State & Ceremonial

Irish President to make historic state visit to the UK

Her Majesty The Queen has formally invited the President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, to stay with the her at Windsor Castle next April for a State Visit to the UK. He will become the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the United Kingdom. The 72 year old will be the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the…
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News of the World exclusive 'came from voicemail from Prince Harry's doctor'

An exclusive story published by the former British tabloid the News of the World came directly from a hacked voicemail message that Prince Harry’s aide left for his personal assistant. The Old Bailey has heard how some of Prince Harry’s aides’ phones were repeatedly hacked The Old Bailey heard that the story came from a voicemail message that was hacked by a News of the World…
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The Queen and Prince Phillip to visit 'Europe's tallest building' The Shard

The Queen and Prince Philip are to visit the tallest building in Europe, The Shard, on an official on November 23. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit the large skyscraper as part of a visit to Southwark. During the trip, they will meet with staff and tour the viewing area ‘The View from The Shard’. They will be able to see across the capital, including their home…
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Queen leads country for Remembrance Sunday

The Queen was joined by members of the Royal Family on Sunday morning as the they gathered to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday. The 87-year-old monarch was the first to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Whitehall to honour those who have died fighting for this…
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'Duchess of Cambridge has amazing handwriting' says tennis champion Andy Murray

The Duchess of Cambridge often wins admiration for her dedication to her duties and her effortless style, however now, her handwriting has won praise. Tennis champion Andy Murray revealed both Kate and Prince William have wrote to him in recent years. He said the Duchess “had written a letter to say congratulations [after winning Wimbledon] and she had amazing handwriting.” “I…
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