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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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Duchess of Sussex Guest Edits September Issue of British Vogue

  July 28, 2019 at 11:41 pm by

The Duchess of Sussex is the guest editor for September’s edition of British Vogue, stating that she aims to “swap the superficial focus of the fashion industry to pages of positivity, kindness, humour and inclusivity”. Meghan has written a letter in the beginning of the edition, and has chosen fifteen women as ‘Forces for Change’ on the front cover – Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek Pinault, Laverne Cox, Jameela Jamil, Yara … Continue reading →

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Wessex Family Visit Zoo in Bristol

  July 24, 2019 at 3:19 am by

On July 23, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children participated in an engagement at The Wild Place, a zoo in Bristol. The Earl of Wessex is patron of the Bristol Zoological Society, which helps conserve endangered species and educates others about animals and endangerment. The Wild Place is a new project ran by the society, along with Bristol Zoo Gardens. The society also works abroad to preserve … Continue reading →

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Prince George turns six in new photos

  July 23, 2019 at 12:59 am by

On July 22, Prince George of Cambridge turned six with a series of new photographs released. The three photos of the little prince were taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge. The first two photos were taken in the grounds of Kensington Palace, and George can also be seen wearing an England football team shirt. The last photograph was taken on a recent family holiday. The British Army also … Continue reading →

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Surprise visit from the Sussexes to Boston Red Sox

  June 29, 2019 at 4:57 pm by

On June 29, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised the Boston Red Sox with a visit at the London Stadium before they were due to play against the New York Yankees. This is the first Major League Baseball game the teams have played in Europe, and will also be watched by a large number of their fans back home in North America. 120,000 tickets were sold out at yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Duchess of Cambridge at Royal Photographic workshop in London

  June 25, 2019 at 11:16 pm by

On June 25, the Duchess of Cambridge attended a workshop at the Royal Photographic Society workshop hosted by Action for Children at Warren Park in Kingston, London. Action for Children is a charity that helps look after and support vulnerable young children and their families throughout the UK and has over 500 services across the country. In 1869, the first children’s home was opened after it was converted from a … Continue reading →

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King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima join British royals at Ascot

  June 19, 2019 at 1:36 am by

On June 18, King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands joined the British royals for the first day of the annual horse races at Royal Ascot in Berkshire. The Dutch king and queen have been in England since Sunday, as they also attended the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 17. Also at Ascot this year was the Queen, the Prince of Wales and … Continue reading →

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Duchess of Cambridge at Action on Addiction Gala

  June 13, 2019 at 1:35 am by

Despite the rainy weather, the Duchess of Cambridge attended the Action on Addiction charity gala on June 12 at Spring Restaurant in Somerset House, London. Kate has been patron of Action on Addiction since 2012, which helps addict recoverers and their families receive treatment, support and professional education across the UK. Ronnie and Sally Wood, Bella Freud and Eric Fellner were amongst the celebrity guests at the gala yesterday evening. … Continue reading →

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Royal family at 2019’s Trooping the Colour

  June 9, 2019 at 3:38 am by

On June 8, the Queen was joined by members of her family and extended family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at her annual official birthday celebrations. The star of the show was arguably one-year-old Prince Louis as he appeared on the balcony for the first time in the arms of his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge. Those in attendance at this year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony aside from the … Continue reading →

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US President and First Lady visit UK on state visit

  June 5, 2019 at 5:51 pm by

From June 3 – 5, Donald Trump, the President of the United States and his wife Melania undertook a state visit to the United Kingdom, where they touched down at Air Force One at London’s Stanstead Airport. The president’s children and their families, with the exception of his youngest son Barron, were also present. On the first day of the visit, President Trump and his wife were invited to join … Continue reading →

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Royals visit Duchess of Cambridge’s garden at Chelsea Flower Show

  May 20, 2019 at 3:32 pm by

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 →

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Lady Gabriella Windsor marries Tom Kingston

  May 19, 2019 at 6:12 am by

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 →

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First Buckingham Palace Garden Party of 2019

  May 15, 2019 at 4:54 pm by

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 →

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