The Duchess of Cornwall is the new Royal Patron of the National Theatre.
The Duchess has been a long supporter of the arts and is known to like theatre, having an interest in literature, and drama specifically. The patronage is passed on from The Queen who has been associated with the National Theatre since its earliest days at the Old Vic in the 1960s. Her Majesty last visited the theatre with…
A Valentines date for the Duchess of Cambridge
2nd February 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge has a new date in her diary – a Valentine’s visit to an RAF base in Cambridgeshire where she will meet with local air cadets.
Her Royal Highness has been Royal Patron and Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Cadet Organisation since December 2015.
Former MP David Hinchliffe voices opinion against Prince Harry becoming new Rugby Football League Patron
11th January 2017
In an open letter published on the Total Rugby League website, former MP David Hinchliffe has said ‘thanks, but no thanks’ in response to the recent announcement that Prince Harry will replace Her Majesty The Queen as Patron of the Rugby Football League.
In the heated…
Princess Eugenie caught up in ‘racism’ row over white actors playing Chinese parts
28th December 2016
Princess Eugenie’s role as Royal patron of the Print Room at The Coronet has caused her to be caught in an embarrassing racism row after the Notting Hill theatre was accused of ‘yellowcasting’ – hiring white actors to play Chinese characters.
A former cinema – famously featured in the 1999 Richard Curtis film Notting Hill – the newly reinvented Print Room welcomed a delighted…
RSPCA may lose royal patronage over countryside sports stance
24th January 2016
The RSPCA could lose its royal patronage when Prince Charles becomes King, over concerns it is becoming too involved in the campaign against countryside sports.
The Queen is currently the Patron of the animal welfare charity however, according to reports, the Prince of…
Prince Harry strolls through Shropshire taking part in #WalkOfBritain
30th September 2015
Prince Harry put on his trainers and strapped on his rucksack and took part in a leg of the 1000 mile journey that is the Walk of Britain.
Harry was spotted in Shropshire today walking with wounded veterans and their supporters earlier on Wednesday.
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The Duchess has landed: Camilla arrives on traditional narrowboat and opens new landing stage in Swindon
13th July 2015
After a busy week in Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall kicks off another week of engagements beginning in Swindon on Monday.
Camilla has been the patron of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust for the last eight years.
The new Wichelstowe landing stage is located alongside Waitrose at West Wichel.
Camilla arrived at the event on Dragonfly, a traditional style narrowboat built by the Wilts and Berks…
Monarchy Monday: How to receive a Royal Patronage
18th May 2015
Prince Harry, Patron of Sentebale, speaking at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.
Running a charity is a tiring, yet rewarding, process. The success on helping others balances on how much awareness you can draw to your charity. One way to achieve this is by getting the…