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Queen attends church service as Prince Philip is still in hospital

  December 23, 2019 at 6:29 pm by

On December 22, the Queen attended a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham with the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn. Prince Philip, meanwhile, is spending his second night at the King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, London for observation of an existing medical condition. On Friday, the 98 year-old royal travelled from Norfolk to London where he has … Continue reading →

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Queen and Prince Charles attend State Opening of Parliament

  December 23, 2019 at 6:22 pm by

On December 19, the Queen and Prince of Wales attended the State Opening of Parliament following Boris Johnson’s election as Prime Minister. New MPs were also sworn into the session as the Queen carried out a speech outlining the details of Brexit and the situation with the National Health Service, stating next year’s government agenda, including to remove Britain from the EU on 31 January. Scotland’s first minister has also … Continue reading →

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Queen hosts Christmas lunch for family

  December 18, 2019 at 6:51 pm by

The Queen hosted the annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on December 18 where members of the immediate and extended royal family gathered together. Those absent from the event of the immediate family were the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie, as they are spending a private break over the Christmas period. The Queen has hosted the Christmas lunch every Christmas as it is a time for … Continue reading →

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Queen hosts NATO summit

  December 4, 2019 at 11:40 am by

Queen Elizabeth II hosted NATO leaders today at Buckingham Palace on December 3. As well as the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the Princess Royal, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra were also present at the summit. President Trump and his wife Melania arrived to the sound of the choir singing Silent Night. They were joined by other world leaders of … Continue reading →

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge team up with Mary Berry

  December 1, 2019 at 6:59 pm by

In November, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge collaborated with British TV chef Mary Berry to cook a Christmas lunch for those who are working on Christmas Day. The party was hosted by the trio at the Rosewood Hotel in London. Beforehand the Cambridges took Mary Berry to some of the charities and organisations they supported. During the event, the royal couple also met the winner of 2015’s series of … Continue reading →

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Prince Andrew temporarily steps down from engagements

  November 23, 2019 at 2:58 am by

On November 21, it was announced in a public statement by the Duke of York that he would be stepping down from public engagements “for the foreseeable future”, following his interview with reporter Emily Maitlis about his association and involvement with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case. It has been reported that Prince Andrew met Epstein in the early 1990s through association with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was also involved in the … Continue reading →

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Royals attend Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph

  November 11, 2019 at 7:29 pm by

On November 10, the Queen and other members of the royal family attended the annual Remembrance commemorative service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. As well as the Queen, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Duke of Kent … Continue reading →

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British royals attend Festival of Remembrance

  November 10, 2019 at 12:21 pm by

On November 9, the Queen and other members of the royal family attended the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Aside from the monarch herself; the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and Tim Lawrence, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Duke and … Continue reading →

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit military families in Windsor

  November 7, 2019 at 5:45 pm by

On November 7, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the children and families of those who in the Welsh, Coldstream and Cavalry Guards who are currently fighting abroad. The couple attended a coffee morning at the Broom Farm Community Centre, which is in the middle of the military estate where the families currently reside. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram account stated that the couple “surprised their neighbours … Continue reading →

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tour Pakistan

  October 21, 2019 at 3:46 am by

From October 14-18, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Pakistan for a four day tour. The couple were welcomed by two Pakistani children wearing the traditional dress as they arrived at the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi. A group of dignitaries also welcomed the couple. The next day, the Duke of Cambridge spoke at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner to Pakistan. During the day the Duke … Continue reading →

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State Opening of Parliament in Britain

  October 14, 2019 at 4:25 pm by

On October 14, the annual State Opening of Parliament took place at the House of Lords in London, England. The Queen wore the George IV diadem in break with the tradition of wearing the Imperial State Crown at the Opening of Parliament this morning, as she read her speech to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson; MPs and other important figures. The Imperial State Crown was placed on a cushion beside … Continue reading →

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Cambridges enjoy football match

  October 6, 2019 at 4:10 pm by

On October 5, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were spotted in the audience at the football match between Aston Villa and Norwich. The Duke of Cambridge has been a long-time supporter of Aston Villa and fan of football, and attended his first Aston Villa game in 2000. His oldest child, Prince George, seems to have inherited his father’s love … Continue reading →

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Princess Beatrice Engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

  September 26, 2019 at 9:49 pm by

It was announced that Princess Beatrice of York was engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a property tycoon, on September 26. A selection of engagement photographs taken by photographer Misan Harriman and Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie, were released by the Palace. In a statement, Princess Beatrice and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi said “we are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together”, and then “we share so many similar … Continue reading →

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First engagement for baby Archie

  September 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm by

On September 25, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the four-month old son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, had tea with his parents and Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe. The family are on a tour of Southern Africa, and they met Desmond Tutu, one of the most famous anti-apartheid campaigners, at the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa. Baby Archie stole the spotlight from … Continue reading →

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Duchess of Cambridge surprises childrens centre

  September 20, 2019 at 1:23 am by

The Duchess of Cambridge made a surprise visit to the Sunshine House in Peckham, a voluntary programme offering home visit to young mothers. The programme pairs trained nurses with young mothers up to the age of 24 from their early pregnancy until their child is two years of age. Kate chatted to mothers and staff privately about how they have been helped by the programme, which was founded in 2007. … Continue reading →

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Duchess of Sussex launches SmartWorks clothing line

  September 13, 2019 at 3:28 am by

On September 12, the Duchess of Sussex was seen on her first public engagement since the birth of her son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in May, as she launched her new SmartWorks initiative in Oxford Street. Meghan entered Oxford Street’s John Lewis to open a new scheme she set up helping unemployed women find appropriate clothing and techniques for job interviews. For each piece of clothing sold at John Lewis, money will … Continue reading →

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Duchess of Cambridge opens garden

  September 10, 2019 at 8:55 am by

On September 10, the Duchess of Cambridge launched a new version of her “Back to Nature” garden at RHS Wisley in Surrey, which had first been showcased at RHS Chelsea back in May. The garden aims to get children and their families to spend more time in the outdoors and enjoy nature together, and has family-friendly features such as treehouses and slides; as well as a waterfall, dens and a … Continue reading →

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Princess Charlotte’s First Day of School

  September 6, 2019 at 8:51 am by

On September 5, Princess Charlotte started her first day at St. Thomas’s School in Battersea, where her older brother Prince George also attends. Princess Charlotte met the headmistress of the infant school, Helen Haslem, as she arrived at the prep school in South West London. Prince William remarked that his daughter was “very excited” for her first day of school. Kensington Palace later released a photograph of George and Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte Support Their Parents at Isle of Wight Regatta

  August 8, 2019 at 5:16 pm by

On August 8, Prince George and Princess Charlotte watched their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, compete in The King’s Cup Sailing Regatta on the Isle of Wight. The royals were competing against Bear Grylls, who won the competition and was presented with The King’s Cup trophy. Other famous faces competing at the regatta were comedian John Bishop and Olympic rower Helen Glover. Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, … Continue reading →

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First Full Glimpse of Lena Tindall at Festival of British Eventing

  August 4, 2019 at 8:43 pm by

On August 2, the Tindall and Phillips families gathered for the annual Festival of British Eventing, which was held at Gatcombe Park, the Princess Royal’s Gloucestershire home. The trials consist of dressage, show jumping and cross country; combined and competed by a horse and rider. The event is organised by Captain Mark Phillips and his son Peter is the director. The Princess Royal and her children and grandchildren are keen horse … Continue reading →

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