The Yorks

Princess Beatrice And Eugenie To Be UK Trade Ambassadors In Germany

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14th January 2013
Royal sources have reported today that Their Royal Highnesses Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Of York are to represent the UK in Germany as trade ambassadors on a year-long promotion. On Thursday, The Queen’s granddaughters will kick off their tour by driving a Mini [car] from Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to the British Embassy in the city. They will continue their first joint overseas…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's Car Breaks Down At Sandringham Church Service

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13th January 2013
The Queen was left apparently laughing earlier today when her 2002 state Bentley wouldn’t start as she was at the traditional Sunday church service near her current residence, Sandringham House. Standing nearby, she was seen laughing and pointing as her chauffeur tried to coax the motor into action outside St Mary Magdalene church on the Norfolk estate. The car’s V8 6.75 litre engine…
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Palaces & Buildings

25 Facts About HM Tower of London

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13th January 2013
The history of the Tower of London stretches back almost 1,000 years – it is perhaps one of the most interesting of the Royal Residences. So, in honour of this fascinating Royal Residence, we have composed a fact file of 25 facts about the Tower of London. 1. The…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess Of Cambridge's First Portrait Is Revealed - But Is It That Good?

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11th January 2013
Today, the much anticipated portrait of the Duchess Of Cambridge was revealed, finally laying to rest all the buzz about today’s big announcement. The portrait, by Paul Emsley, features the Duchess in what seems to be simply, yet rather regal-looking full-face portrait. Many have declared the likeness to be uncanny, though others have lambasted it for being unlike Her Royal Highness. Though…
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Insight

What's It Like To Work For The Queen?

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10th January 2013
For some people, working with royalty seems like the ideal job, but what’s it like? Well, very few people seem to know, so we thought we’d uncover the secrets and give you an insight into what it’s like to work in one of the most prestigious institutions in…
Prince & Princess of Wales

'Happy Birthday Kate' - 31 Facts About The Duchess Of Cambridge

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9th January 2013
Today, HRH The Duchess Of Cambridge ‘Kate’ celebrates her 31st birthday. Kate has been married to her husband Prince William for almost 2 years [this year] and is one of the most popular members of the British Royal Family. Here, we have composed a 31-fact fact file on Her Royal Highness The Duchess Of Cambridge, enjoy! Catherine was born on 9th January 1982 at Royal Berkshire…
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