The Duchess of Kent is celebrating her 90th birthday on Wednesday – a milestone occasion for the discreet royal.
The Duchess, who prefers to be known simply as Katharine, is the oldest member of The Royal Family following on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year.
As usual, she is celebrating the occasion privately with her family.
Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley was born 22…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors.
His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023.
A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery.
The King will spend a few…
Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s Crown at the Coronation on May 6.
Ahead of the big day, the crown has been removed from display in the Tower of London for modification work.
This the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the…
The King employs the services of a new racehorse trainer as he continues his mother’s racing legacy
13th February 2023
The King has employed the services of Ralph Beckett to train a number of racehorses for the upcoming flat season.
Mr Beckett, who is based at his yard in Andover, has never trained horses in the famous scarlet and purple royal silks before.
However, prior to him ascending the throne, Charles had a number of horses in training with Mr Beckett along with the then Duchess of Cornwall.
Their…
Queen Camilla forced to cancel Valentine's Day engagements due to illness
13th February 2023
Queen Camilla has been forced to postpone a series of engagements in the West Midlands after becoming unwell.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson says Her Majesty has a ‘seasonal illness’ and can no longer visit Edgbaston or Telford.
Her Majesty was due to…
The Duke of Kent visits Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the grave of Viscount Trenchard
9th February 2023
The Duke of Kent visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday, February 9, to lay a wreath in memory of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard.
Born in 1873, Trenchard was considered by many to be the father of the Royal Air Force, playing an instrumental role in establishing…
Dramatic details surrounding the birth of Lady Louise Windsor revealed for the first time
9th February 2023
Dramatic details surrounding the premature birth of Lady Louise Windsor have been revealed for the first time by Queen Elizabeth II’s former press secretary, Ailsa Anderson.
Speaking to Hello Magazine’s A Right Royal Podcast, Mrs Anderson recalled the events of November 2003, which the Countess of Wessex once described as a “shock.”
Mrs Anderson said: “I…
The King receives President Zelenskyy of Ukraine at Buckingham Palace in surprise visit
8th February 2023
The King has received President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in audience at Buckingham Palace as the Ukrainian leader makes a surprise visit to the United Kingdom.
His Majesty posed for a photograph with the President before they held a private meeting behind closed doors.
His…
Princess Alexandra’s most senior aide, Diane Duke, has been honoured for her service to The Royal Family.
Mrs Duke, who is both Private Secretary and Comptroller to Princess Alexandra, was invested at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Received by The King, Mrs Duke…
The Queen to spend Valentine's Day in the West Midlands as she visits ballet school and library
7th February 2023
Queen Camilla will undertake a series of engagements in the West Midlands on Valentines Day as she continues supporting the causes she championed as Duchess of Cornwall.
Her Majesty’s first stop will be Edgbaston in Birmingham where she will attend the centenary celebrations of the Elmhurst Ballet School.
The Queen will join students, staff and alumni at the school to mark it’s…
