British Royals

A poignant appearance from the Duke of Kent at Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Kent joined members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as they welcomed King Charles III back from Trooping the Colour. Prince Edward, who is 90-years-old, took his place among senior royals gathered for the traditional balcony appearance following the King’s Birthday Parade. The Duke watched as King Charles and Queen Camilla returned from Horse Guards…
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The Royal Family turns out in force for King's Birthday Parade

The Royal Family turned out in force for Trooping the Colour as King Charles III celebrated his official birthday with the annual military spectacle on Horse Guards Parade. Thousands of spectators lined The Mall and gathered around Horse Guards Parade to watch one of the most significant events in the royal calendar, with senior members of the Royal Family joining the King for the…
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King honours jockey who gave Queen Elizabeth II her greatest racing triumph

Ryan Moore, the jockey who partnered Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Estimate to a historic Gold Cup victory at Royal Ascot, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Moore, widely regarded as one of the finest jockeys of his generation, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to horseracing and British sport. The honour crowns a…
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The King's Birthday Honours List revealed - and there are some surprising faces

Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren, celebrated war photographer Sir Don McCullin, rugby legend Sir Kevin Sinfield and members of England’s European Championship-winning Lionesses are among the prominent names recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. More than 1,180 people from across the United Kingdom have been honoured this year, with ministers highlighting the contributions of…
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