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The Duchess of Cambridge‘s “Back to Nature” garden was visited by various members of the royal family during their annual visit to the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show. On May 19, a series of photos were released of the Cambridge family enjoying Kate’s garden, which has been designed to bring young families together and enjoy more time outdoors, which is important for the wellbeing and development of young children. … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 2 CommentsLady Gabriella Windsor marries Tom Kingston
On May 18, Lady Gabriella Windsor married Thomas Kingston at a ceremony attended by members of both families and some famous faces at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Sussex, Duke of York and his former wife Sarah Ferguson as well as his daughter Princess Beatrice (with her boyfriend Count Edouardo Marpelli Mozzi), the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Tim Laurence … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Lady Gabriella Windsor, St George's Chapel Windsor, Wedding | 3 CommentsFirst Buckingham Palace Garden Party of 2019
On May 15; the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Princess Royal hosted the first of this year’s garden parties on behalf of the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Charles met 91 year-old former athlete Iva Barr, who met the Queen and Princess Margaret on VE Day when they were allowed to roam incognito across the streets of London. Charles said that he would “definitely tell the Queen … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Buckingham Palace, Garden Party, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsLady Louise comes third in carriage riding contest
On May 8, despite the rainy weather, Lady Louise Windsor participated in a carriage driving competition at the second day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Fifteen year-old Louise has inherited the royal love for horse riding and has inherited her grandfather’s love for carriage driving. She drove the carriages at the Laurent-Perrier Meet during the Windsor Horse Show in 2017. It is the 76th year of the Royal Windsor … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Horses, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, The Countess of Wessex | 3 CommentsDuke and Duchess of Sussex present newborn son Archie Harrison to the world
On May 8, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex participated in a photocall at Windsor Castle, where their newborn son, who has been named Archie Harrison, was shown to royal watchers around the world who have been eagerly waiting for the baby’s arrival. It was also announced that he would not be titled, and will be known as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor during his childhood and Mr. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in later … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Lord Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, The Duchess of Sussex, The Duke of Sussex | 5 CommentsDuke and Duchess of Cambridge open London regatta
On May 7, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge opened the King’s Cup Regatta at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The regatta will be hosted on August 9 by the Cambridges on the Isle of Wight. The King’s Cup was first presented by King George V in 1920 at Cowes’ Royal Yacht Squadron. Eight boats will be participating in this year’s regatta and will be representing the charities the Cambridges … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 2 CommentsA Boy For the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are parents of a healthy baby boy, born at 5:26am today, May 6th. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs this morning. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth,” the Palace statement – which came a short time after the official confirmation the Duchess had gone … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | 2 CommentsDuchess of Cambridge opens school in London
On May 1, the Duchess of Cambridge opened the Pears Family School, which is being part of the North London Anna Freud Centre of which she is patron. Kate met children at the school, including a thirteen-year-old who rapped a poem to her about losing his mother at the young age of nine. Leo struggled with his behaviour because of his mother’s death, and was expelled from mainstream school, resulting … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cambridge | 3 CommentsDuchess of Cambridge awarded Royal Victorian Order by the Queen
Coinciding with her eighth wedding anniversary to the Duke of Cambridge, whom she married on 29 April 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge was granted the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for “services to the sovereign” as announced by Buckingham Palace today. The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic knighthood and was established by Queen Victoria in 1896 ahead of her Diamond Jubilee. The Dame Grand Cross is … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Royal Victorian Order, The Duchess of Cambridge | 3 CommentsBritish Royals Attend Anzac Day Service
On April 25, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Gloucester attended a service commemorating Anzac Day to honour the lives lost during the wars in the Australian and New Zealand military forces, whilst the Duke of Cambridge is currently visiting New Zealand on an engagement. The royals wore commemorative poppies during the solemn service at Westminster Abbey, which was also attended by the Australian … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | 2 CommentsPrince Louis’s First Birthday
A series of three new photographs, taken by his mother the Duchess of Cambridge, of Prince Louis have been released for his first birthday on April 23. The photos show a smiling Prince Louis in a blue and then a red jumper. This is the second time Louis has been officially seen since his christening in the summer of 2018. Louis was born on April 23, 2018 and is the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Prince Louis of Cambridge | 5 CommentsBritish Royals at Easter Service on Queen’s Birthday
On April 21, the Queen, who was also celebrating her ninety-third birthday that same day, was joined by members of her immediate family at the annual Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Those who also attended the service were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their two children Lady Louise and Viscount Severn, the Duke … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | 3 CommentsQueen and Princess Eugenie attend Maundy Thursday Service at Windsor Castle
On April 18, Princess Eugenie accompanied her grandmother, the Queen, to the annual Maundy Thursday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The Queen has been attending since the age of eight. Children from the nearby Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Berkshire presented the Queen and Princess Eugenie with flowers as they left the service before the Queen presented 93 pensioners with commemorative Maundy birthday coins for their … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Easter, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Maundy Service, Princess Eugenie of York | 1 CommentBritish royals pay tribute to Notre Dame fire
On April 15, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was struck by a ravaging fire which destroyed the roof and spire of the 850 year-old cathedral, which is arguably one of the most significant religious sights in the world and attracts millions of tourists to Paris each year. In her letter to French President Macron, the Queen said that she and the Duke of Edinburgh were “deeply saddened” by the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, President Macron of France, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales | 1 CommentDuke of Cambridge spends time working with British secret agencies
Over the course of three weeks in March, the Duke of Cambridge worked with secret agencies MI5, MI6 and GCHQ; Kensington Palace revealed on April 7. Prince William worked with counter-terrorism operatives; where he analysed and carried out investigations. He also learnt about risks to the United Kingdom’s national security and economy. MI5 is the UK’s domestic counter-intelligence security agency whilst MI6 deals with counter-intelligence from abroad. GCHQ provides intelligence … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentDuke of Sussex visits YMCA Ealing
The Duke of Sussex visited the YMCA centre in Ealing, London on April 5, to participate in a discussion with representatives from Stonewall, The Mix, Safe Lives, Mermaids and Young Minds. At the event, Harry stated that “social media is more addictive than drugs and alcohol. Yes it is more dangerous because it is normalised and there are no restrictions. So we are in a really mind-altering time”, and also … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Sussex | 1 CommentFamily support Zara Tindall competing in horse trials
On March 23, Zara Tindall’s immediate family turned out to support her at the Gatcombe Horse Trials as she competed with her horse Gladstone. The Phillips and Tindall families along with Princess Anne and Tim Lawrence were in attendance at the event, which appeared to be a fun day out for the children who were seen enjoying ice-cream and running around with each other. The trials span for two days … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Isla Phillips, Lena Tindall, Mia Tindall, Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips, Savannah Phillips, The Princess Royal, Zara Tindall | 1 CommentQueen and Duchess of Cambridge at joint London engagement
The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge opened Bush House at King’s College, London on March 19 on a joint engagement. Bush House previously shared headquarters with the BBC though is now being leased by King’s College, a public research university and is considered to be part of the “golden triangle” of English universities which includes Oxford and Cambridge. Bush House is the newest building on the university’s Strand campus. … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, The Duchess of Cambridge | 1 CommentLena Tindall christened in private ceremony
On March 17, Lena Tindall, the second daughter and child of Princess Anne’s daughter Zara and her husband Mike Tindall was christened in a private ceremony at St. Nicholas’s Church in Cherington, Gloucestershire, near the Gatcombe Estate. The Duke of Sussex was reported to be one of Lena’s godparents, as he attended the christening with his wife Meghan, who is due to give birth next month. The Queen and other … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Christening, Lena Tindall, Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall | 1 CommentDuke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade hosted by the Irish Guards, of which the Duke is colonel, in Hounslow, West London. The Cambridges watched the century-old parade where the Duchess was greeted by the mascot of the Irish Guards, an Irish wolfhound named Domhnall. During their visit the Duke and Duchess also participated in a minute’s silence for the victims of the New … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 3 Comments