Prince Philip

Prince Philip presides over his final Duke of Edinburgh reception before retirement

Prince Philip has presided over what is thought to be his last presentation reception for the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a scheme he founded 60 years ago. According to The Royal Diary which lists future engagements each member of The Royal Family will attend, the 96-year-old Prince only has four more events to attend before his retirement. In May, it was announced that the 96-year-old Prince…
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Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

Date set for The Queen and Prince Philip's visit to Scotland Yard following terror postponement

Buckingham Palace have announced that The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New Scotland Yard next Thursday after their schedulued visit in March was cancelled due to a terror attack. The Queen and Prince Philip were originally scheduled to officially open the new headquarters of the Metropolitan Police a few months ago, however, the terror attack on Westminster Bridge resulted in the…
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DenmarkOther

Meet Grace, the new royal dog of Denmark

The Royal Family of Denmark has welcomed a new addition to the Royal Household in the form of a border collie puppy. Grace, Denmark’s new four-legged friend, arrived at Gråsten Castle on Saturday where Crown Princess Mary snapped a photo of her and uploaded it to Instagram. I går sagde Kronprinsfamilien velkommen til deres nye hund Grace på Gråsten Slot. Grace er en border collie og…
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InterviewsState & Ceremonial

Interview: Black Rod speaks exclusively to Royal Central

Lieutenant General David Leakey might not be a name you instantly recognise, partly because he is known inside and outside of Parliament as Black Rod. Best known for his role during the State Opening of Parliament, Black Rod is sent to the House of Commons by Her Majesty The Queen to summon Members of Parliament to the House of Lords to hear her speech. Slamming the door in Black Rod’s face…
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