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Charles and Camilla’s Visit To Northern Ireland, Day Two

  May 10, 2017 at 4:18 pm by

On their second day in Northern Ireland, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were in Belfast and Dromore before heading over the border to the Republic of Ireland. The first engagement of the day was at the Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters, where Prince Charles and Camilla were tasked with opening the PSNI Memorial Garden in honour of the thirteen policemen and women who have been killed in … Continue reading →

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Another Year, Another Royal Windsor Horse Show

  May 10, 2017 at 2:57 pm by

It’s that time of year again! The Royal Windsor Horse Show kicked off Wednesday in Windsor Great Park. Driving herself to the event was Queen Elizabeth, who later watched on with glee as her horse Tower Bridge came second in the Cuddy Heavyweight Hunter Class competition. The Duke of Edinburgh also attended day one, though he did not accompany the Queen – he arrived driving a carriage led by four black … Continue reading →

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Charles and Camilla’s Visit to Northern Ireland, Day One

  May 9, 2017 at 1:31 pm by

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall embarked on a four-day visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on Monday. Charles and Camilla began their visit in Bellaghy, where they stopped in at Seamus Heaney HomePlace for a tour of the museum celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney, a Nobel Prize winner in literature. They also watched a number of live performances of Heaney’s works. … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Visit Pangbourne College

  May 9, 2017 at 10:01 am by

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to Pangbourne College in Berkshire today to help celebrate the College’s 100th anniversary. The royal couple attended a service in the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel to mark the centenary, before meeting current students, alumni and staff during a reception and lunch. One of the alumni that the Queen and Prince Philip spoke with – 97-year-old Commander Keith Evans – served with … Continue reading →

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The Princess Royal Attends WRNS Benevolent Trust AGM

  May 8, 2017 at 6:03 am by

At the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset on Friday May 5, the Princess Royal was present at the Annual General Meeting of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Benevolent Trust. The WRNS Benevolent Trust was founded in April 1942 with the-then Queen Elizabeth as Patron and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent as President. The aim of the WRNS Benevolent Trust is to “provide relief in cases of necessity or … Continue reading →

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A Kiss For Her Polo Prince: Meghan’s Second Day At The Polo

  May 7, 2017 at 4:58 pm by

Prince Harry received a good-luck kiss from his girlfriend Meghan Markle ahead of Sunday’s polo match at Coworth Park Polo Club. This was the first time the couple has been pictured showing such affection to each other since their relationship became public last year. Meghan made her British polo debut yesterday. After the weekend’s showing, bookmakers have slashed odds of the couple announcing an engagement this year. The Prince was then joined … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry Cheered On By Girlfriend Meghan During Charity Polo Match

  May 6, 2017 at 7:54 pm by

Actress Meghan Markle was a surprise guest in the Royal Box at Coworth Park Polo Club today, cheering on Prince Harry as he took part in the 15th Audi Polo Challenge. Meghan, wearing a navy blue high-low dress Antonia Berardi dress and white blazer, spent her time with Captain Mark Dyer, the Prince of Wales’s former equerry, and his wife Amanda. Other guests in attendance were actor and Eton alum Eddie Redmayne and The … Continue reading →

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A Rare Public Engagement By The Duchess of Kent

  May 6, 2017 at 3:57 pm by

The Duchess of Kent made a rare public appearance this week, as she visited Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire to help celebrate their 50th anniversary. Katharine was given, fittingly, a musical welcome by students from the all-girls school, the choir and string orchestra performing several musical numbers for their royal visitor. The Duchess then unveiled a plaque marking the opening of the school’s new advanced science labs, which she was given … Continue reading →

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The Duchess of Growler? Camilla Reveals School Nickname During 500 Words Judging Panel

  May 5, 2017 at 8:03 pm by

During her visit to BBC’s Radio Studios earlier today, the Duchess of Cornwall revealed one of her nicknames in school: The Growler, thanks to her not-fabulous singing abilities. Camilla made the comment as she spoke with singer Debbie Harry after the singer performed on Chris Evans’ breakfast show. The Duchess also said she was a “huge admirer” of the singer. The Duchess of Cornwall was at the studios to sit on … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi Meets With Queen Elizabeth, Senior Royals

  May 5, 2017 at 10:48 am by

The State Counsellor of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has met with senior members of the British Royal Family today during meetings in London. Suu Kyi first had lunch with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace, before heading to Clarence House for a 45-minute long audience with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. She is currently on a tour of Europe, having already … Continue reading →

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A Night Out At West End For Zara and Mike

  May 5, 2017 at 9:54 am by

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall were in the audience of last night’s performance of 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The couple went backstage after the performance to meet the cast and crew, and posed for photos with the cast. This revival of 42nd Street is its second on West End, first hitting the stage there in 1984. Zara wore a black belted coat from Reiss over a navy blue dress with black patent … Continue reading →

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Classic Cream: Sophie Wessex Visits The Abbey School

  May 4, 2017 at 3:47 pm by

The Countess of Wessex was looking fabulous in a classic cream dress and blazer with gold buttons during her Thursday visit to Reading’s The Abbey School. Sophie, who was in Estonia earlier in the week, paired her outfit with taupe Prada pumps and a matching clutch. She spent time in the classroom with pupils at the all-girls school, following along with their brainstorming session on snacks for healthy eating. The … Continue reading →

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“I Can’t Stand Up Much Longer!” Prince Philip Jokes After Retirement Announcement

  May 4, 2017 at 3:33 pm by

He may be retiring from public duties later this year, but that doesn’t mean the Duke of Edinburgh has lost any of his humour, as he joked today with guests attending a reception for the Order of Merit. “I’m sorry to hear you’re standing down,” Sir Michael Atiyah, a mathematician who became a member of the Order in 1992, said to Prince Philip as they greeted each other at the reception … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip Retiring From Public Engagements Come August, Palace Confirms

  May 4, 2017 at 5:39 am by

Buckingham Palace has confirmed this morning that the Duke of Edinburgh will be retiring from public duties after August this year. “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has decided that he will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year. In taking this decision, The Duke has the full support of The Queen,” the eagerly anticipated statement read, continuing, “Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled … Continue reading →

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Royal Mint Issues Commemorative Coin To Mark 100 Years of the House of Windsor

  May 4, 2017 at 2:11 am by

A new commemorative coin has been minted by the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom to mark the centenary of the House of Windsor. Four versions of the £5 coin – which features the badge of the House, the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, on one side – are now available for sale from the Royal Mint. Amongst them are a brilliant uncirculated coin, a silver proof coin and a gold proof coin. … Continue reading →

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Kate Goes Farm-Girl During Visit to Gloucestershire

  May 3, 2017 at 10:01 pm by

The Duchess of Cambridge traded her regular heels and coat dresses for boots and jeans as she paid a visit to a Farms For City Children project in Gloucestershire on Wednesday. Joined by students from the nearby Vauxhall Primary School, Kate was quick to get her hands dirty during the visit as she participated in a number of farm tasks directed by Michael and Clare Morpurgo, who founded Farms For City Children … Continue reading →

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The Countess of Wessex in Estonia, Day Two

  May 3, 2017 at 5:50 pm by

On her second and final day in Estonia, the Countess of Wessex visited the Tapa Army Base to see soldiers from the 5th Battalion The Rifles, of which she is Royal Colonel. Sophie, in a camouflage jacket, chatted with soldiers in the logistics hub and living quarters during her visit, where they told her of their work. She also was shown tanks used by the regiment, and met soldiers from Estonia, Denmark and … Continue reading →

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Off To Lord’s! Prince Philip Opens New Stand At Home of Cricket

  May 3, 2017 at 10:33 am by

The Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday to officially open the newly refurbished Warner Stand. Joined by members of the Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord’s, Prince Philip inspected the changes to the stand that were undertaken over a two-year period and cost £25 million. When it came time to unveil the plaque marking the opening, the Duke quipped “You’re about to see the world’s most … Continue reading →

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The Countess of Wessex in Estonia, Day One

  May 2, 2017 at 7:25 pm by

Starting Tuesday, the Countess of Wessex undertakes a two-day working visit to Estonia. The purpose of her trip is to visit the 5th Battalion The Rifles, a regiment Sophie is Royal Colonel of. On May 2, Sophie was in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, visiting the Pallipõnn Pre-School which combines education for special needs children with other pupils in their age group. The Countess received a warm welcome from the school children, the majority of … Continue reading →

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Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at Age Two

  May 1, 2017 at 8:00 am by

A new photograph of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge has been released by Kensington Palace ahead of her second birthday tomorrow, May 2. The photo – showing Charlotte wearing a yellow knitted cardigan with a blue sheep print – was taken last month by the Duchess of Cambridge in the grounds of the family’s home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall. Princess Charlotte is the younger child and only daughter of the Duke and … Continue reading →

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