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This morning King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the morning church service on Christmas Day alongside other members. They walked from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene Church. The Norfolk estate will once again host the traditional royal festivities, with most of the family present, Among them the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are spending the day in Los Angeles … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Christmas, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Jack Brooksbank, King Charles III, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Lady Sarah Chatto, Lena Tindall, Mia Tindall, Mike Tindall, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Princess Eugenie of York, Queen Camilla, Sarah Duchess of York, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Snowdon, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentState Visit from South Korea to the UK: Day Two
The President of the Republic of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, started today, Wednesday November 22, the second day of the state visit by attending a business forum entitled: “Shaping the Future: UK-Korea Business Forum”.Later the Duchess of Edinburgh accopanied the President for a visit at the Royal Society where they took part in a roundtable discussion focused on “strengthening the role of basic science in advancing humanity”.In the afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester | Leave a commentBritish Royal Family Celebrate First Trooping The Colour Of New Reign
The British Royal Family has come out to celebrate Trooping the Colour, the military ceremony that marks the sovereign’s official birthday. The King was saluted as Colonel in Chief of the seven regiments of the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade. For the first trooping the colour during the reign of King Charles III the King was joined by a small part of the royal family. He was escorted on … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Duchess of Edinburgh, King Charles III, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Trooping the Colour, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentKing Charles III and Queen Camilla Crowned in Westminster Abbey
For the first time in seven decades, a new British monarch has been crowned. King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned Saturday in a magnificent and deeply religious ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Inside the church the ceremony was witnessed by 2200 people. Among them members of the British royal family, ninety heads of state, including kings and queens from around the world. Some 203 countries were represented in the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Coronation, Duchess of Edinburgh, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Jack Brooksbank, King Charles III, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Michael of Kent, Queen Camilla, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Duke of Sussex, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentKing Charles III Receives Foreign Royals Ahead of Coronation
King Charles III and other members of the British royal family hosted several receptions in London to welcome foreign dignitaries ahead of tomorrow’s coronation. Late in the afternoon he welcomed guests from overseas, among them members of reigning and former reigning royal families. Queen Camilla did not attend the reception. Among the guests were American first lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Steinmeier of Germany, President Lula of Brazil. Another special … Continue reading
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Today, Monday March 13, members of the British Royal Family were present at the multi-faith service held at Westminster Abbey to celebrate Commonwealth Day, the first since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.King Charles, for his first Commonwealth Day Service as monarch, was joined by Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.In his speech … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Commonwealth Day, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentThe Duke of Edinburgh Passes Away, Aged 99
Buckingham Palace has this afternoon announced the death of The Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle…The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss,” the Palace statement said. … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Edinburgh | 7 CommentsThe Queen and Prince Philip get a Coronavirus vaccine
The Queen and Prince Philip announced that they had received a Coronavirus vaccine as per the national guidelines that state those over the age of 80 are to receive the vaccine first. According to the statement, a doctor came to vaccinate the royal couple at Windsor Castle, where they have been isolating. Their oldest son, Prince Charles, and their oldest grandson, Prince William, have both had Coronavirus. The UK started … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, The Duke of Edinburgh | 3 CommentsQueen attends church service as Prince Philip is still in hospital
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
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, Viscount Severn | 2 CommentsBritish 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 Edinburgh in car crash
On January 17, the Duke of Edinburgh crashed his car on the A149 in Norfolk, causing his Land Rover to turn over. He escaped from the crash unharmed and it is known that the other passengers and drivers who were also in the incident are also safe. The crash occurred the day before counselors in Norfolk had agreed to cut the speed limit on the A149 as there had been … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentBritish Royals Attend Church Service at Sandringham
On January 28, members of the British Royal Family attended a Sunday church service at St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk where the Queen and Prince Philip are enjoying their extended Christmas holiday. Princess Anne and her husband Tim Laurence, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, were also in attendance. Prince Philip lead his relatives on the walk to church whilst well-wishers watched them walk in. According … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentLet It Snow! The Yorks Attend Church With The Queen Amidst Snowflakes
A little light snowfall couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Yorks as they attended church with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on Sunday morning. The royal party all appeared in good spirits as they made their way out of St Lawrence Church in Castle Rising, Norfolk, heading back to Sandringham House. It had started to snow partway through the service (which gifted the photographers in attendance some lovely … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York | Leave a commentSunday Service For The Windsors At St Mary Magdalene
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the Duke of Edinburgh for the walk to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Sunday, as members of the Royal Family accompanied Queen Elizabeth II for a Sunday church service. The 91-year-old monarch, wearing a pink and black ensemble, did not join the walk but was driven to church. Also attending the service were Catherine’s sister, Pippa Matthews, and her husband James; the Marquess … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, In-Laws, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh | Leave a commentChristmas With The Windsors: Royals Go To Church At Sandringham
As they do each Christmas, members of the British Royal Family gathered at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate for Christmas festivities. They all made the traditional walk to church – St Mary Magdalene’s – for a Christmas Day service on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II (in a fetching bright orange coat and frock) was driven to the church, this year joined by the Duchess of Cornwall (in fuchsia with fur). A new … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Christmas, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Isla Phillips, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan Markle, Peter Phillips, Prince Harry of Wales, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Savannah Phillips, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Viscount Severn | 1 CommentRoyals Attend Christmas Eve Service at Sandringham
On December 24, various members of the British Royal Family attended a Christmas Eve service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. Those attending the service were Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their daughter Lady Louise, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Duke of York, Tim Laurence and the Princess Royal, as well as Peter and Autumn Phillips. About 350 members of the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Christmas, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentBritish Royals Attend Annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph
As they do each year, members of the British Royal Family attended the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London on November 12. For the first time, Queen Elizabeth II asked her son Prince Charles to lay her wreath after the two minute silence occurred. Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also laid wreaths. The Duke of Edinburgh, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom, Prince Harry of Wales, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Remembrance Day, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, 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 Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentBright In Blue: Queen Elizabeth Opens Record-Breaking New Bridge in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were on hand Monday to officially open the new Queensferry Crossing, the third bridge across the Firth of Forth. They first greeted school children and construction workers on the south side of the bridge, before travelling across the bridge in a state car as the RAF Red Arrows performed a flypast overhead. Once on the south side of the bridge, the Queen – who … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh | 3 CommentsLaughs Aplenty For The Windsors At 2017 Braemar Gathering
From the specially constructed Royal Box on the grounds of The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, members of the Windsor clan enjoyed the annual Braemar Gathering on Saturday. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, along with the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, laughed merrily as they watched traditional Highland games take place. Among the events that were on … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Braemar Gathering, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Patronage, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | 1 CommentDuke of Edinburgh Performs Final Royal Engagement
On August 2, the Duke of Edinburgh met with the Royal Marines as the Captain General for his last official engagement before he retires. It is exactly sixty-four years since Prince Philip was appointed as the Captain General of the Royal Marines after his late father-in-law, George VI. Prince Philip spoke to members of the Royal Marines, telling them “you should all be locked up”. Corporal Jamie Thompson said “it’s special … Continue reading
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