Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William bestows knighthood upon Rugby legend Gareth Edwards

Prince William took the helm at an Investiture at Windsor Castle on Thursday and was given the chance to bestow a knighthood on Welsh rugby legend, Sir Gareth Edwards. Embed from Getty Images Sir Gareth was named in the 2015 Queens Birthday Honours list. It seemed The Duke of Cambridge was more concerned about the upcoming Rugby World Cup, asking Gareth Edwards for “words of…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William set to present Tusk Conservation Awards

The shortlist for the Tusk Conservation Awards and winner of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award have been announced. Tusk is a conservation charity, whose goal is to address the numerous challenges encountered by Africa’s wildlife and its people. Prince William became Royal Patron of Tusk in December 2005. View image | gettyimages.com The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award recipient was announced, and…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William undertakes first mission with East Anglian Air Ambulance

As Prince William has started his new job as a co-pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), his first call of duty came on Monday, but was shortly dismissed as he and his team were not needed. Yet an incident near Lyng Farm, Garboldisham located on the Suffolk/Norfolk border had they crew arriving at 9:30 am on Wednesday morning, landing safely in a nearby field. Coming to the aid of a man…
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Insight

Monarchy Monday: Investitures

The dream of attending an Investiture is something that makes up my dreams. An Investiture is where a person who is awarded an honour receives that award in person from The Queen, The Prince of Wales and sometimes The Princess Royal or Prince William. View image |…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen and family to mark Battle of Britain's 75th anniversary

On Friday 10th July Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will witness an RAF Flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. For The Queen and Prince Philip, this event will be a family affair as they will also be joined by The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Kent, The Duke…
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