Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen and Prince Philip to make day trip to Italy

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4th February 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen has added a second foreign visit to her diary for this year, as it has been announced she will visit Italy in April. The 87-year-old monarch, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will travel to Italy on April 3 after being invited by the President of Italy, President Giorgio Napolitano. During their day-visit the royals will visit the Presidential Palace, where they will be…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to make state visit to France

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3rd February 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to make a three-day state visit to France later this year. Her Majesty and Prince Philip are to travel to France on the invitation of president Francois Hollande. The 87-year-old monarch, who last visited France in June…
State & Ceremonial

Republican cause at a 20 year low in Australia

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2nd February 2014
<![CDATA[Support for an Australian republic has reached a 20 year low with just 39.4% of Australians saying that they would favour a republic. A poll which was conducted by ReachTEL found that 41.6% of people oppose the country becoming a republic and the remaining 19% have no opinion. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australians for a Constitutional Monarchy convener, David Flint…
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Princess Anne and Family

'It's been fun so far': Mike Tindall reveals joy of becoming a father to Mia Grace

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26th January 2014
<![CDATA[Mike Tindall has spoken of his joy at becoming a father for first time to daughter, Mia Grace. Zara, the Princess Royal's daughter, and rugby player Mike welcomed their first child on January 17 at the  Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. "It's been fun so far," the new father revealed to the Gloucestershire Echo. “At the moment she’s been very good and the…
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King Charles III

Duchess of Cornwall visits hospital where she was born

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23rd January 2014
<![CDATA[The Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales visited King's College Hospital on Thursday. This visit was particularly special for the Duchess as it is where she was born. Camilla, 66, was born on 17th July 1947 at the hospital in South London. She and the Prince of Wales received a teddy bear as a gift during their visit with the words ‘I’m a King’s…
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