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← Older posts Newer posts →A Visit From A Duchess To Mark Swindon175 Celebrations
The Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the town of Swindon today to help commemorate the 175th anniversary of the town’s modern development. Her day began at Swindon Station, where she arrived on a Great Western Railway train, which had their workshops built in Swindon in 1841. Outside the Station, Camilla unveiled a plaque to mark the new name of the area outside which is now named after Sir Daniel Gooch … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cornwall | 1 CommentPrince Harry Honours Fallen Metropolitan Police Officers
The Metropolitan Police Annual Remembrance Ceremony was held this afternoon in Hendon with Prince Harry in attendance. He laid a wreath of flowers at the memorial that pays tribute to the 650 officers who have been killed in the line of duty, before reading Mary Elizabeth Frye’s poem Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep. Harry also planted a cherry tree in the memorial garden of the Hendon Training School, before spending … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Memorial, Prince Harry of Wales | Leave a commentTeam GB Medalists Fêted At Buckingham Palace By The British Royals
Queen Elizabeth hosted a reception for Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the recent Rio Games this evening at Buckingham Palace. The TeamGB athletes – including boxer Nicola Adams, the women’s gold medal winning hockey team, gymnast Max Whitlock, equestrian champion Lee Pearson, and show jumper Nick Skelton – were congratulated by a royal contingent comprised of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Olympic Games, Paralympics, Prince Harry of Wales, Rio 2016, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentA New Portrait of Elizabeth II To Mark Her 60 Year Patronage of The Red Cross
Queen Elizabeth II has been patron of the British Red Cross for sixty years, and to mark the milestone, a portrait by artist Henry Ward has been unveiled by Her Majesty at Windsor Castle. It depicts the Queen sitting in the White Drawing Room of Windsor in her Garter Robes. Subtle references to the Red Cross and the connection between the organisation and the Royal Family are seen in a bust of … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Patronage, Portraits, Red Cross | 1 CommentThe Cambridges Attend Victoria Cross Commemoration In Manchester
On October 14, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a memorial ceremony in Manchester for recipients of the Victoria Cross, where paving stones in honour of the soldiers were unveiled. Embed from Getty Images The six soldiers who were honoured for “valour in the face of the enemy” after fighting in World War One were George Stringer, Albert Hill, Henry Kelly, John Reditt, John Thomas and Graham Lyall. Embed … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentFlashback Friday: Elizabeth and Philip Visit The Great Wall
October 14, 1986: During the first visit of a British monarch to China, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh ensured they saw one of China’s most popular and well-known sites, the Great Wall. The couple are seen below at the Badaling section of the wall.
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged China, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, State Visit, The Duke of Edinburgh | Leave a commentDuchess of Cambridge Makes First Foreign Solo Trip
The Duchess of Cambridge was in The Netherlands today, on her first solo trip abroad. She first had lunch with King Willem-Alexander at Villa Eikenhorst, before continuing on to engagements in The Hague and Rotterdam. At the Mauritshuis, Kate was shown the museum’s permanent collection which includes many pieces from the Dutch Golden Age, who artists include Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen. After taking in Girl With A … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Art Collections, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Mental Health, The Duchess of Cambridge, Working Visit | 6 CommentsQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Receive Military Long Service Medals
During a special audience with the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (People), Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were presented with Long Service and Good Conduct medals from the British Armed Forces. The Queen received three medals – Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force – for her role as Commander-in-Chief of the three branches of the Armed Forces, while the Duke received a medal for … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Military, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, The Duke of Edinburgh | 4 CommentsWilliam, Kate and Harry Ride The London Eye For Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince Harry have taken a ride on the London Eye with charities involved with their mental health initiative Heads Together. As their pod made its rotation, Prince Harry jokingly kept an eye out for Buckingham Palace – to check if his grandmother as at home or not (unfortunately the Royal Standard was not flying at the time, indicating … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Mental Health, Patronage, Prince Harry of Wales, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentThe Duke of Kent’s 81st Birthday
On October 9, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, celebrated his eighty-first birthday. Prince Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick of Kent was born in 1935 at no. 3 Belgrave Square, London. He is the oldest child of Prince George, Duke of Kent and his wife Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. Sir John Simon, the Home Secretary at the time, was present at the Duke’s birth to confirm it. Prince Edward … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Birthday, The Duke of Kent | 3 CommentsPrincess Eugenie Steps Out Amid Continued Engagement Rumours
If you believe the British press, Princess Eugenie of York is due to get engaged in the “very near future” to her long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank. The rumour has been gathering momentum since September, when the couple visited Balmoral together (alas, for Prince Harry’s birthday). The Princess however did not let the press speculation keep her indoors, as she attended the private VIP viewing of the Frieze Art Fair 2016 … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Lady Helen Taylor, Princess Eugenie of York, Timothy Taylor | 1 CommentPrince Charles Visits Grandmother’s Grave While In Israel
While the Prince of Wales was in Israel on Friday to attend the funeral of the late former President Shimon Peres, he also made a visit of a personal nature – to the grave of his paternal grandmother, Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark. The Princess, who was born Princess Alice of Battenberg, is buried at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Her wish to … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Alice of Battenberg, Israel, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentThe Cambridges On Tour: Farewell Canada!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have completed their tour of Canada today, farewelling the country with a seaplane tour over Victoria with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The young royals – particularly George – were more than happy to wave enthusiastically to the crowd which had gathered to catch a final glimpse of the royal visitors, as they waited while their parents thanked Governor-General David Johnston and other dignitaries before … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Governor-General Johnston of Canada, Mental Health, Official Visit, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 4 CommentsThe Cambridges On Tour: Canada, Day Seven
With the Cambridge tour of Canada winding up, the Duke and Duchess today spent their second-last day in the country in Haida Gwaii, an archipelago on British Columbia’s north coast. Arriving by traditional war canoe, William and Kate were welcomed to the islands by the Haida nation’s hereditary leaders ahead of a cultural performance at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum. They were given woven scarves trimmed with sea otter fur as … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentRoyals Fly To Israel To Honour Late President Shimon Peres At Funeral Service
Dozens of world leaders made the trip to Israel today to attend the funeral service for the country’s late former President, Shimon Peres. Included in the congregation were the Prince of Wales, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and King Felipe VI of Spain. All three men wore traditional yarmulkes during the funeral and burial services at the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. President Peres, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg, Spain, The United Kingdom | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Funeral, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Israel, President Peres of Israel, The Prince of Wales | 2 CommentsGeorge and Charlotte Steal The Show At Children’s Party in Victoria
Two mini Cambridges joined their parents today for their first engagement of Canadian tour, a children’s party for military families in the gardens of Government House in Victoria. Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show as they frolicked with a variety of animals from the petting zoo brought in to entertain the children – George went for a ride on a miniature pony, while 16-month-old Charlotte decided that Moose … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Official Visit, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 4 CommentsPrincess Beatrice Participates in Triathlon For Charity in Italy
Princess Beatrice is in Sicily this week, participating in the final leg of the Virgin Strive Challenge 2016 in benefit of Big Change, a charity she founded with Sam, Holly and Isabella Branson. On Tuesday, she completed the 3.3km swim across the straight of Messina to Sicily that was the first part of the triathlon. She has also completed the 110km cycle portion, with the team presently running and hiking their way to the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Celebrities, Italy, Princess Beatrice of York, Sport | Leave a commentThe Cambridges On Tour: Canada, Day Five
The Cambridges began day five of their Canadian tour at the MacBride Museum in Whitehorse, Yukon, learning about the region’s history and joining in a storytelling session. Before heading off to their next stop – Carcross – William and Kate fired off the first telegraph to tweet sent by the MacBride Museum telegraph office. They also had a quick walkabout, meeting a number of Whitehorse locals (including a five-month-old in a … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentThe Cambridges On Tour: Canada, Day Four
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have continued their tour of Canada, spending the day in Kelowna before heading to Whitehorse, Yukon in the country’s north-west. First up was a visit to the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus, where the couple met with students and teachers as part of the 10th anniversary of the campus. William and Kate – wearing a custom Dolce and Gabbana forest green dress – … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentThe Cambridges On Tour: Canada, Day Three
Day three of the Cambridge tour of Canada saw the couple head to the gorgeous Great Bear Rainforest with a stop in Bella Bella, where the weather definitely put the ‘rain’ in ‘rainforest’ (and caused a few itinerary changes!). Arriving to a traditional welcome by the region’s Heiltsuk First Nations community, the Duke and Duchess watched on for a number of cultural music and dance performances by local children. Then it was … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Commonwealth of Nations, Environment, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 2 Comments