The codebreaker and computing pioneer,
Alan Turing, has been granted a posthumous royal pardon. The Pardon
addresses Turing’s conviction for homosexuality in 1952 and his
treatment thereafter. It is believed that Mr Turing may have
shortened World War II by two years after cracking the Enigma codes
used by German U-boats in the Atlantic. Despite all of Mr Turing’s
work, at the time…
British singer Adele was honoured by the
Royal Family on Thursday morning as she received her MBE. The
singer, who in February won Best Song at the Oscars, looked elegant
as she collected the honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham
Palace. Miss Adele Adkins MBE as she will…
William and Kate join Royals for pre-Christmas lunch at the Palace
18th December 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined
the Royal Family on Wednesday afternoon for The Queen’s annual
pre-Christmas lunch. New parents William and Kate smiled to the
crowds as they arrived at Buckingham Palace, for the annual
gathering which is held every year before…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge top list of ideal Christmas guests
16th December 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
topped a list of ideal Christmas guests people would want to invite
to their family dinner. The new parents, who will spending the
holidays with the Royals at Sandringham, have been voted the
perfect dinner guests to spend the festive holidays with in a poll
conduced by Personalise.co.uk. Prince William and Kate held off
stiff competition from Harry Potter…
Prince Charles arrives in South Africa for Nelson Mandela's funeral
15th December 2013
Prince Charles has arrived in South
Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral, where he is expected to read
out a personal tribute from the Queen. The Prince of Wales, who is
representing his mother at the burial on Sunday morning, will read
out the note from the 87-year-old…
The tiara worn by the Duchess of
Cambridge on her wedding day to Prince William is to go on display
in Paris as part of an exhibition celebrating its designer Cartier.
The stunning tiara, which Kate dazzled in on her big day in April
2011, will form part of the biggest ever…
Prince Charles set to represent Queen at Nelson Mandela's funeral
8th December 2013
The Queen will be represented by Prince
Charles at the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, a Royal
Central source says. It is reported that Her Majesty made the
decision not to fly to South Africa, so will instead pay a tribute
to the former South African President at a special service at
Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey will be holding a service of
thanksgiving for the life of Mr…
The Duchess of Cambridge was moved to
tears after it was announced Nelson Mandela had died on Thursday
evening. New mum Kate, who was attending the premiere of ‘Mandela:
Long Walk To Freedom’ with husband Prince William, became emotional
after being informed of…
The Queen has been named as the Owner of
the Year by the Racehorse Owners Association, awarded in
recognition of her success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot earlier
this year. The Queen has won two awards at the annual ROA Awards.
The award was also given to Her Majesty in…
Royal Family lead tributes to 'leader and great man' Nelson Mandela
6th December 2013
The British Royal Family have spoke of
their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela, who died at the age
of 95 at his home in South Africa on Thursday evening. Her Majesty
The Queen explained she was “deeply saddened” to learn of the
former South African president’s passing. A statement from
Buckingham Palace read: “The Queen was deeply saddened to
learn of the death of Nelson…
