The Queen has issued a rare personal
message of congratulations to BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour on the
occasion of the programme’s 75th anniversary. Her Majesty, who is
known to be an avid listener of the show, wished Women’s Hour
“continued success in your important work as a friend, guide and
advocate to women everywhere.” The Queen’s message came on the day
that broadcaster…
The Queen’s first cousin, Lady Mary
Colman, has died at her Norfolk home at the age of 88. Lady Mary,
who was also a Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Alexandra, died on
Saturday, January 2. Born in January 1932 to Captain Michael Bowes
Lyon and Elizabeth Margaret Cator…
The Prince of Wales has written of the
challenges faced by cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic
in an exclusive for The Telegraph. Writing in his role as patron of
the Macmillan Cancer Trust, Prince Charles says that, “Every new
year is an opportunity to…
The New Year was barely a few hours old
before the Duchess of Cornwall shared news of a brand new project
supporting a cause very close to her heart. Camilla has launched
her own online reading forum as she continues to put the focus on
the importance of literature. The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading
Room was revealed on January 1st 2021. Announcing its arrival,
Clarence House said the project…
The end of the year is traditionally a
time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year,
with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll
all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the
door, in the hope of better…
Princess Anne’s year usually comes to an
end with her tucking over 500 engagements under her belt and the
words ‘hardest working royal’ ringing in her ears. This year has
been very different for the Princess Royal. As well as turning 70,
she’s seen her usual pattern…
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of
Cornwall were busy this year promoting local and organic foods and
farming, literacy, the importance of reaching out to isolated
elders, and supporting the Commonwealth and the UK through a
devastating pandemic. Today, let’s take a look back at their year!
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Prince…
BREAKING: The Queen stays up late to grant Royal Assent to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
31st December 2020
The Queen has granted Royal Assent to
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal. The Brexit legislation, which was
finally agreed on Christmas Eve after many years of negotiating
with the EU, was rushed through Parliament on Wednesday. A
transition period between the UK and EU…
A Most Momentous Time: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Year in Review
30th December 2020
It was perhaps their most momentous year
as royals: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both announced several
big projects including The Earthshot Prize, 5 Big Questions, Hold
Still, Heads Up (and all of its smaller projects); and when the
world focused on the coronavirus pandemic, William and Kate played
a major part in the British Royal Family’s response to the crisis.
The couple pivoted…
