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The Queen has missed out on the New Year’s Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk; as she is still recovering from a heavy cold. This is the second time the Queen has missed a service due to her cold; the first being the Christmas service last week. The Princess Royal stated after the service that her mother was feeling better, with her husband Tim adding that … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Health, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | 3 CommentsBritish Royal Family Celebrates Christmas at Sandringham
Following tradition, the British Royal Family has attended a Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene’s Church in Sandringham, walking to church from Sandringham House. Queen Elizabeth II did not attend the service this year, missing for the first time in almost 30 years, as she recovers from a heavy cold. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall led the family in the walk, which included Prince Harry, the Yorks, Princess … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Christmas, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Health, Isla Phillips, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Harry of Wales, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, 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, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Viscount Severn | 1 CommentRoyals Attend Remembrance Service At The Cenotaph In London
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were joined by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra of Kent at the Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph in London to commemorate those who … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II 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 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 | 1 CommentBritish Royals Attend Annual Festival of Remembrance
Each November, the British Royal Legion hosts a Festival of Remembrance performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London to ‘commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflicts’. Queen Elizabeth II was joined by a number of members of the Royal Family for the evening performance, which featured the Royal Air Force Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines, and to mark the 100th anniversary, a presentation on the Battle … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Military, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Michael of Kent, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, 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 | 1 CommentFlashback Friday: Princess Anne Christened At Buckingham Palace
Princess Anne of Edinburgh, later the Princess Royal, was christened on October 21, 1950 in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room by the Archbishop of York, Cyril Garbett. Her godparents were Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, Princess Andrew of Greece, Princess Margarita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Lord Louis Mountbatten and the Honourable Andrew Elphinstone.
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Christening, The Princess Royal | 1 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 CommentPrincess Anne Drops In At Horse Trials After Cancelling Engagements Due To Illness
The Princess Royal was spotted supporting her daughter Zara as she competed in the cross country section of the Whatley Manor International Horse Trials at Gatcombe Park after being forced to scale back her schedule as she continues to recover from a chest infection. Her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, was with her. Though looking a little paler than usually, Anne appeared to be keeping her spirits up as she presented prizes at the … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Botswana, Equestrian, Health, Horses, Mozambique, Official Visit, Sport, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | Leave a commentFlashback Friday: Prince Philip Visits His Birth Country
September 16, 1964: Prince Philip takes in the Acropolis in Athens with his eldest son, Prince Charles (taking a photograph), and his daughter, Princess Anne. The trio were in Greece for the wedding of King Constantine II of the Hellenes and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark, both cousins of Prince Philip. Princess Anne was a bridesmaid, while Prince Charles held one of the crowns above the bridal couple during the Greek … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Greece, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsPrincess Anne Cancels Engagements After Contracting Chest Infection
The Princess Royal has had to cancel several engagements next week after tests showed she is suffering from a chest infection. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that the Princess was admitted to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday, but did not stay overnight. Princess Anne, one of the hardest working British royals and in the past month has travelled to Brazil and Russia, is currently recuperating at Balmoral Castle. Princess Anne, … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Health, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsQueen Elizabeth Joined by Charles and Anne For Braemar Highland Games
The annual Braemar Highland Gathering took place today at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Scotland, with Queen Elizabeth joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence for this year’s games. Sitting in the royal pavilion, the royals were in stitches, sharing laughs amongst themselves, as they enjoyed the traditional events – Highland dancing, tug-of-wars, … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Braemar Gathering, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Scotland, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence | 3 CommentsPrincess Anne Visits Russia To Honour World War Two Veterans
The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, have attended a commemoration ceremony in the Russian town of Arkhangelsk, on the 75th anniversary of the first Arctic Convoys that provided protection to merchant ships during the Second World War. During the ceremony at the military cemetery where British and Russian soldiers are buried, Princess Anne spent time meeting with veterans who took part in the Convoys. “You are a symbol … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, Russia, The Princess Royal, Veterans, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Working Visit, World War II | Leave a commentRoyals in Rio – Day Six
Day six of the Rio Olympic Games saw Princess Anne being part of history as she presented the Fijian men’s rugby sevens team with their gold medal after the gold medal match of the event – the first Olympic medal ever won by the tiny island nation. As the Fijians received their medals, they each knelt before Princess Anne and clapped three times after she hung the medal around their … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg, The United Kingdom | Tagged Fiji, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Rio 2016, Sport, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentRoyals in Rio – Day Three
The royals have continued their support of the athletes in Rio on day three, here’s a round-up of where they were at today: Princess Anne watched as Team GB’s Edward Ling won a bronze medal in the men’s trap shooting. What a day for Ed Ling!A #Bronze medal & a royal conversation with Princess Anne!#rio2016 pic.twitter.com/24DNUIRiQt — Team GB (@TeamGB) August 8, 2016 Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark watched on … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Monaco, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Olympic Games, Rio 2016, Sport, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentWilliam, Kate and Harry Send TeamGB Good Luck As Princess Anne Attends Reception in Rio
A video of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry sending their support to TeamGB’s athletes in Rio has been released this morning. “We have some of the most passionate supporters in the world, and can’t wait to cheer on our athletes together this time in Rio,” Prince William says, while Harry calls the British athletes an “inspiration to us all” and encourages TeamGB to “top 2012”. Kate … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Olympic Games, Prince Harry of Wales, Rio 2016, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentWe Go To Rio: Olympics Flashback – Sydney 2000
The first Olympics of the new millennium were held in Sydney, Australia and several royals made the trek “Down Under” for the event (one even managed to find a wife – while another’s was in the pool!). Vamos!: Prince Felipe cheers on Spain’s men’s handball team during a match against Sweden. Also present are Queen Sofia, a pregnant Infanta Cristina and her eldest son Juan (starring wide-eyed at his uncle’s antics) … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Jordan, Monaco, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Australia, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Emirate of Dubai, Felipe VI of Spain, Iñaki Urdangarín, Infanta Cristina of Spain, Juan Urdangarín, Olympic Games, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sofia of Spain, Sport, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentWe Go To Rio: Olympics Flashback – Athens 2004
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games returned to their home country of Greece for the first time in over 100 years. Spain’s Queen Sofia shows off her snaps to former Tsar Simeon and Queen Margarita of the Bulgarians during the Opening Ceremony. Princess Anne brings her trusty sports uniform to Greece – a Team GB bucket hat and wrap-around sunglasses – as she watches the slalom canoe final. The Danes – Prince Henrik, Queen … Continue reading
Posted in Bulgaria, Denmark, Monaco, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Greece, Juan Carlos I of Spain, Juan Urdangarín, Margrethe II of Denmark, Olympic Games, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Queen Margarita of Bulgaria, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sofia of Spain, Simeon II of Bulgaria, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentWe Go To Rio: Olympics Flashback – London 2012
The Games of the XXXI Olympiad (Rio 2016) begin on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A number of royals will be making the trip to Rio to support their athletes, see here for all forum Rio discussion. As a warm-up to the Games, the TRF Blog will be looking back to the best royal moments of the most recent four Olympics. Let’s begin … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Countess Luana of Orange-Nassau, Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Felipe VI of Spain, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, London 2012, Margrethe II of Denmark, Olympic Games, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Christian of Denmark, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Prince Harry of Wales, Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, Princess Isabella of Denmark, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Princess of Orange, The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall | Leave a commentFlashback Friday: The Queen Mother and Her Grandchildren
In August 1980, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother celebrated her 80th birthday. A service of thanksgiving was held at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 15, and official portraits were taken at Buckingham Palace to mark the birthday. The below photograph was one of them, showing the Queen Mother with her six grandchildren: (back row) Viscount Linley, Prince Andrew, the Prince of Wales, Prince Edward; (front row) Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, Princess … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Birthday, Lady Sarah Chatto, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The Duke of York, The Earl of Snowdon, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentOrder of the Thistle Service Takes Place at St Giles’ Cathedral
The 2016 Order of the Thistle service has taken place at the St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, attended by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Princess Anne. Wearing their ceremonial robes, they were joined by the other Knights and Ladies of the Order for the service ahead of a lunch at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Order of the Thistle is Scotland’s highest order of chivalry, and … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Order of the Thistle, Orders, Scotland, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentRunning Riot: Mia Tindall Holds Court At Polo
Two-year-old Mia Tindall once again was the centre of attention during a charity polo match as part of the Gloucestershire Festival of Polo today. While her mother Zara played in the match between Olympic legends and jockeys, little Mia was on the sidelines, running rings around the legs of her father Mike and grandmother Princess Anne. With a smile, Princess Anne gladly followed her youngest grandchild around as she ran … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Horses, Mia Tindall, Mike Tindall, Polo, Sport, The Princess Royal, Zara Tindall | Leave a comment