State & Ceremonial

Arise Dame Darcey Bussell! The Strictly Come Dancing judge and ballerina is knighted by The Queen

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4th May 2018
The Strictly Come Dancing judge and world-renowned ballerina, Darcey Bussell, received her knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning. The 49-year-old was knighted by The Queen at the palace after being named in the New Year Honours List for services to dance. Speaking at the time of her receiving her award, Dame Darcey said: “I am truly humbled to receive this honour. “I gratefully…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Kensington Palace announce the name of the new royal baby

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27th April 2018
Kensington Palace has announced the name of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child four days after he was introduced to the world. The new royal baby is called Louis Arthur Charles. He will be known as Prince Louis of Cambridge. The news was announced this morning in a press release from Kensington Palace which read: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

BREAKING: The Duchess of Cambridge leaves hospital with her newborn son

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23rd April 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge has left St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington alongside her husband and newborn son. They have made the short journey from the Lindo Wing to Kensington Palace to be reunited with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. In a statement, Kensington Palace said: “Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

BREAKING: Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at hospital to meet their little brother

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23rd April 2018
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have arrived at St Mary’s Hospital in London to meet their new baby brother for the first time. The two young royals were both born at the same hospital. Catherine gave birth to George in the Lindo Wing in 2013, and to Charlotte in 2015. The Duke of Cambridge left the Duchess at 16:15 this afternoon and travelled to Kensington Palace to pick up the…
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