King Charles III

Prince Charles helps couple celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary

For a retired Ayrshire couple who volunteer their time at a local hospice, their diamond wedding anniversary was made even more significant when a visit from The Prince of Wales coincided with their special day in December. 87-year-old George and 83-year-old Christine Milne not only received a letter from The Queen congratulating them on their 60th wedding anniversary; they also got to shake hands…
Read more
British Royals

2016 - A Look Back at the Royal Year

Let’s take a look back at the royal year of 2016. The Queen celebrated another milestone year, when on 21 April, she turned 90-years-old. On that day, 1,000 beacons were lit across the United Kingdom, including one at Windsor lit by Her Majesty. Her eldest son and heir…
King Charles IIIPrince & Princess of WalesPrince PhilipQueen Elizabeth IIThe Sussexes

2016 in photos: Part 2

In a continuation of our look at the British Royal Family in pictures, here are just some of the highlights of the second half of 2016. 1 July- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry visit the commemoration of the Battle of Somme. Embed from Getty Images 8 July- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take Prince George to the Royal International Air Tattoo. Embed from Getty…
Read more
King Charles III

Downton Abbey creator in disagreement with Prince Charles

Most know Julian Fellowes as creator of the hit show Downton Abbey, yet he may be gaining another reputation over his disagreement with Prince Charles. Prince Charles’ Duchy of Cornwall estate has announced plans for a 100 house estate that will back onto author, Thomas Hardy’s property. As president of the Hardy Society, Lord Fellowes has defended the late author’s home, now for…
Read more
British RoyalsKing Charles III

Gold and cyber-security for Prince Charles

Prince Charles visited the Bank of England this week, following a visit in February to Clarence House by the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. It was his first visit since 2002, and his first tour of the Bank since 1979. However, when he sat at the Governor’s desk accompanied by Deputy Governors, Minouche Shafik and Ben Broadbent, the four of them were sitting at a table that was…
Read more