Prince Philip

What does the phrase "in good spirits" actually mean?

The Duke of Edinburgh is preparing to spend his seventh night in a Central London hospital having been admitted as a patient last Tuesday. Buckingham Palace revealed the following day that the 99-year-old was admitted after “feeling unwell” and that he was “in good spirits.” No update has been offered on Prince Philip’s health since the initial statement on…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William appoints David Cameron's former spokesperson as his new private secretary

Kensington Palace has announced that Jean-Christophe Gray is to become the Duke of Cambridge’s private secretary. Mr Gray was previously the official spokesperson to the former Prime Minister David Cameron. Prior to this, he was Head of General Expenditure Policy at Her Majesty’s Treasury. Other roles Mr Gray has on his CV includes private secretary to the Chancellor of the…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Maternal relative of Princes William and Harry headed for sainthood

Pope Francis has put a maternal relative of Princes William and Harry on the path to sainthood. The Pope approved a decree on Saturday recognising the “heroic virtues” of George Spencer, a priest of the Passionist religious order who lived from 1799 to 1864. George Spencer was the youngest son of George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer. He left the Anglican Church and took the name…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne looks likely to take over from Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines

The Princess Royal looks set to take over as the new Captain General of the Royal Marines after the Duke of Sussex was asked to step away from the honorary role. If her appointment is confirmed, Princess Anne would become the first female Captain General, and the 3rd person to hold the position in four years. Her Royal Highness is already associated with 65 military organisations and is…
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