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Prince William cancelled high-profile engagements in the North East of England to attend the funeral of his childhood nanny, Olga Powell. The Prince also represented his brother, Prince Harry, who was unable to attend as the latter is currently in Afghanistan. The Duke of Cambridge paid an emotional goodbye to the woman who was by his side for most of his life, from childhood to adult years. He was joined … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Funeral, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Olga Powell, Prince Harry, Royal Household & Staff, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentPrince Harry Re-deployed to Afghanistan
Prince Harry has arrived in Afghanistan for his four-month tour of duty as an Apache attack helicopter pilot, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Captain Wales, as the Prince is known in the military, arrived on Thursday night at the main British base, Camp Bastion in Helmand, where he will be based with the 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment Army Air Corps. Looking relaxed if somewhat tired, Harry gave a thumbs-up … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Afghanistan, Military, Prince Harry, Royal Air Force | 9 CommentsClosing Ceremony of London 2012 Olympic Games
After fantastic two weeks, London 2012 came to end with the traditional Closing Ceremony – and what a ceremony it was! The night’s spectacle was led by Prince Harry, who was tasked with the role of Her Majesty’s official representative; other British and foreign royals, including the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Anne, Prince Albert of Monaco, were present as well. The magnificent ceremony satisfied even the most demanding, providing a … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, London 2012, Music, Olympic Games, Prince Harry, Rio 2016, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Princess Royal | 3 CommentsLondon 2012: A perfect round from Zara in cross-country
Zara Phillips continued her quest for an Olympic medal with a highly successful result in the difficult cross-country portion of eventing. The Queen’s eldest granddaughter finished well inside the time frame with a final result of 9 minutes and 55.11 seconds, to the delight of the cheering crowd. Zara was also one of the few riders to go through the 5.7-kilometer course dotted with 28 obstacles without a single penalty. … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Equestrian, Horses, London 2012, Olympic Games, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Princess Royal, Zara Phillips | 1 CommentPrince Harry, Princess Eugenie Attend The Dark Knight Premiere
The première of the Dark Knight Rises in London was attended by not only Hollywood royalty, but also real-life British ones – Prince harry and Princess Eugenie. The royal cousins arrived at the Waterloo IMAX debut of the film separately; Harry arrived on his own, while the Princess was accompanied by her boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank. Harry smiled at photographers and fans as he arrived wearing a dark blue suit with … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Films, Premiere, Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie | Leave a commentPrince William Shows Prince Charles Around The RAF Valley
Prince William had a very special guest at the base at RAF Valley on Anglesey where is stationed – his father. The Prince of Wales was welcomed at the Search and Rescue operation by Flight Lieutenant Wales, as his son is known in his unit. Right before Prince Charles’ arrival, there was a call for help; since Prince William was on shift, his father’s arrival had to be delayed for … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Prince Harry, Royal Air Force, The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentPrince Harry Hopes to Join Expedition to South Pole
Prince Harry is hoping to participate in a 2013 trek to the South Pole that would involve around a dozen injured servicemen racing in teams. The young royal is a patron of Walking with the Wounded, an UK charity that organizes expeditions to fundraise for and assist wounded veterans. Edward Parker, a co-founder of the Walking With The Wounded, confirmed he had already talked with the Prince: “He would love to … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Expedition, North Pole, Patronage, Prince Harry, South Pole, Walking with the Wounded | Leave a commentThe Diamond Jubilee: Pageant on the River Thames
The Diamond Jubilee Pageant certainly proved to be a quintessentially British occasion, with weather to match. Rare drops of rain soon turned to a downpour, but they failed to dampen the spirit of 1.2 million-strong crowd that had gathered to cheer on their Diamond Monarch – and the Queen didn’t disappoint either. Undeterred by the weather, Her Majesty once again displayed her resilience and dedication to duty; in freezing weather, … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Pageant, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentQueen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Charles visit Burnley
As part of her Diamond Jubilee tour the Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales, visited Burnley and Accrington on May 16. Thousands of people lined the streets to greet their Monarch, many of them waiting till early morning to get the best view of the royals. The visit was quite informal and light-hearted, with people delighted not only to have the chance of congratulating … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Interview, Prince Harry, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentThe Travelling Windsors
As was announced earlier, the British Royal Family will be undertaking a series of official visits this year to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. Currently, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Harry are in the Caribbean, visiting various Commonwealth countries in the region. The Earl and Countess of Wessex’s trip began on February 21st, in St Lucia. The couple spent two days on the small island, visiting … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Barbados, Belize, Children, Education, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Grenada, Hospital, Official Visit, Patronage, Prince Harry, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, The Earl of Wessex, Trinidad and Tobago | 2 CommentsThe Cambridges & Prince Harry attend The Millies
Earlier this evening, London time, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales attended The Sun Military Awards at the Imperial War Museum. The royal trio walked the red carpet to the delight of photographers, with the Duchess braving London’s 7°C night without a coat or shawl to cover her bare shoulders. Catherine wore a black velvet strapless evening gown designed by Alexander McQueen, and debuted … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Awards, Celebrities, Military, Prime Minister Cameron, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentCommonwealth Visits to Mark Diamond Jubilee Year
Buckingham Palace today released details of next year’s Commonwealth visits, which shall be taking place in conjunction with HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will not be undertaking any overseas trips, instead focusing on the United Kingdom region. They will visit Wales, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia, the four corners of England as well as London. These visits will take place … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belize, British Commonwealth, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Grenada, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Montserrat, Mozambique, New Zealand, Official Visit, Papua New Guinea, Prince Harry, Scotland, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia | Leave a commentThe Royals and Ground Zero: 9/11 Ten Years On
It was the moment which caused the world to stand still – 08:46 local time, September 11th, 2001, New York City. The World Trade Centre’s North Tower is hit by an American Airlines flight from Boston, en route to Los Angeles. The words “hijacking”, “terrorism” and “9/11″ are from that moment forever imprinted in the minds of the world’s population. Less than twenty minutes later, it becomes clear that this … Continue reading
Posted in Belgian Royals, British Royals, Monaco Royals, Norwegian Royals, Saudi Royals | Tagged 9/11, Albert II of Monaco, Anniversary, Changing of the Guard, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Elizabeth II, Harald V, Prince Alwaleed, Prince Harry, Prince Philippe, Princess Mathilde, Queen Sonja, Terrorism, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, United States of America | Leave a commentThe Epsom Derby’s Royal Fashion for 2011
June 4th was the day for the Queen’s annual visit at Epsom Derby. Surprisingly it turned out to be the biggest public family gathering since the wedding of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton in April. One of the nicest surprises perhaps might have been that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in fact joined the Queen and family at the Epson Derby festival this year. All eyes were on … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Fashion, Horse Racing, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Earl of Wessex | 5 CommentsWilliam & Catherine’s Wedding – Arrival of Bridal Party & Ceremony
Miss Catherine Middleton exited the Goring Hotel with her father, Michael Middleton, at 10:52 in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI belonging to the royal family. Photographers clamoured to get the first image of the royal bride-to-be in her wedding gown. As the bridal vehicle made its way to Westminster Abbey, royal watchers were squinting away to identify the tiara sitting underneath Miss Middleton’s veil – and also get a better … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Alexander McQueen, British Royal Wedding 2011, Cartier Halo Tiara, In-Laws, Michael Middleton, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, Westminster Abbey | Leave a comment3 Weeks to Go – Countdown to Will & Kate’s Big Day
With 3 weeks to go, new information about the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton is released almost daily. A lot of information related the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund has been added to the official wedding website. Other information released in the previous week include the role of the armed forces, and the schedule of the wedding day. For information about the wedding dress, the tiara and the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged British Royal Wedding 2011, Fashion, Prince Harry, Royal Souvenirs, Royal Stamps, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 3 CommentsFinal Month – Countdown to William & Kate’s Big Day
The month leading up to any bride’s wedding is always a stressful time, with many details still requiring finalisation. Royal bride-to-be Catherine Middleton will be no different – although she has dozens of courtiers to assist her, and one of her last-minute checks will be to ensure that the heirloom tiara she will wear is ready to go. Over the past few weeks, the British Royal Court has been slowly … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged British Royal Wedding 2011, Fashion, Prince Harry, Royal Souvenirs, Royal Stamps, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentCatherine’s Official Royal Engagement Debut
Ms Catherine Middleton has undertaken her first official royal engagement, during a visit to Wales with fiancé, Prince William; followed by a visit to Scotland. The first engagement took place on Thursday February 24th, when the duo were in Anglesey, Wales for the dedication of the Welsh Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station’s newest lifeboat, the ‘Hereford Endeavour’. Around 2,000 locals turned up in the town which Prince William and Ms Middleton … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged British Commonwealth, Hats, New Zealand, Patronage, Prince Harry, Scotland, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, Wales | 3 CommentsClarence House Releases Names of Royal Bridal Party
Clarence House has issued a press release, announcing the names of the bridal party which will accompany Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton at their upcoming wedding. The bride and groom have chosen their respective younger siblings to be their main supporters – Prince William asked his brother, Prince Harry, to be his best man; while Miss Middleton asked her sister, Philippa, to be her maid of honour. There will … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged British Royal Wedding 2011, In-Laws, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentRoyals Support Their National Teams at the World Cup In South Africa
Last Saturday the World Cup Soccer has started in South Africa. Five monarchies are participating in the tournament: Denmark, England, Japan, The Netherlands and Spain. Royals from most of these countries wasted no opportunity to travel to South Africa to support their national teams. On Monday Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and the Prince of Orange attended the match between Denmark and the Netherlands in Johannesburg. Both princes were seated … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, Dutch Royals, Spanish Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik, FIFA, King Willem-Alexander, Prince Harry, Soccer, South Africa, Sport, The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a comment


