As a RUSI International Advisory Board
member, HRH The Duke of York attended the security round table
discussion between RUSI and Vietnam’s Institute for Defence and
International Relations (IDIR) on Monday 23rd September 2013 while
on a visit to Vietnam. The meeting took place at the Ministry of
Defence Palace in Hanoi and Prince Andrew hailed the commitment of
the British and Vietnamese…
Queen's Press Secretary to leave and work for Archbishop of Canterbury
25th September 2013
It has been announced this week that The
Queen’s press secretary, Miss Ailsa Anderson, is to resign from her
job at Buckingham Palace to work for the Archbishop of Canterbury,
the Most Rev. Justin Welby from December. Miss Anderson will use
her extensive public relations…
Terrorists force David Cameron to cut short his stay at Balmoral
25th September 2013
It may be David Cameron’s time to stay at
Balmoral, but he wasn’t there long enough to enjoy The Queen’s full
hospitality always extended to the Prime Minister of the day and
their family in September. The Queen is currently at Balmoral where
the Prime Minister and his…
Renovations begin at Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s country estate
24th September 2013
Will Anmer Hall on Her Majesty’s
Sandringham Estate become the Cambridges’ country home? It is quite
possible the work being completed on Anmer Hall, which is part of
Her Majesty’s Sandringham estate, is for the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge and Prince George. According to the 24 September edition
of The Telegraph; “The Queen has ordered building work to begin on
Anmer Hall, a strong…
Prince George’s passport has been applied
for future travel with the Duke and Duchess next year. Prince
George Alexander Louis of Cambridge will soon have his own passport
and be ready for travel with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Costing £46, the Duke and Duchess…
Prince Philip to mark historic sailing ship’s farewell voyage back to South Australia
22nd September 2013
Prince Philip to bid farewell to
Australian clipper ship next month. The Duke of Edinburgh, who has
been keen on ships and sailing ever since his days as a naval
officer, will give the clipper ship, City of Adelaide a royal
sendoff next month in Greenwich. The Duke of…
On 5th October, Sydney will welcome more
than 40 warships into its harbour along with our very own Prince
Harry as the city and the Royal Australian Navy celebrate the
International Fleet Review. Prince Harry is expected to receive a
hats off three cheers royal salute next month from thousands
of sailors as he stands pride of place at Sydney Harbour. It is
expected he will be accompanied by…
Princess Margaret's Biographer Christopher Warwick Speaks to Royal Central
21st September 2013
Christopher Warwick is a broadcaster,
writer and biographer. Mr. Warwick is the author of two books
on Princess Margaret; Princess Margaret – A Life of Contrasts and
Princess Margaret. His article: ‘A Home Fit For a Future King….or
Two’ published in the 8 September…
Preparing for football fever in the grounds of Buckingham Palace
21st September 2013
The garden at Buckingham Palace is being
prepared for another milestone celebration. It is not a famous
garden party hosted by Her Majesty, but a football match complete
with a replica of the Wembley pitch. Buckingham Palace’s garden
will be converted into a one-day-only…
Australian Governor-General opens the doors of Government House
21st September 2013
The Australian Governor-General, Her
Excellency Quentin Bryce, has today opened the doors of Government
House to the public. The Governor-General’s Centenary family picnic
day was hosted by Her Excellency in Celebration of Australia’s
Capital City Canberra, where the house is located, which is
celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The grounds were opened
to a host of activities including a…
