On Tuesday evening, The Queen gave a
State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for The President of The
People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng
Liyuan. Before the Banquet, Tuesday evening’s guests were
traditionally received by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
shaking their hands and exchanging a quick greeting. Her Majesty
looked stunning in a white tulle banquet…
Earlier on Tuesday, The President Xi and
Madame Peng enjoyed a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by
The Queen. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were also in
attendance at the luncheon. View image | gettyimages.com Following
the private lunch, Her…
The Duchess of Cornwall will attend a
horse whispering demonstration by Brooke Global Ambassador Monty
Roberts at the Royal Mews on Wednesday, 21 October. Following the
demonstration, The Duchess will attend a reception. Since 2006,
Camilla has been President of The…
Throughout the history of the English
Monarchy, no royal residence has seen as much drama as Hampton
Court Palace. From the bloody religious acts of Mary I to the
failed marriages of Henry VIII. Many people died during these
eventful reigns, but many of the spirits of Hampton Courts deceased
still inhabit the sumptuous palace. During the reign of George III,
Hampton Court no longer became useful…
There has been a royal welcome for the
President of China and his wife as they officially begin their
State Visit to the United Kingdom. The Queen formally welcomed
President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan at Horse Guards Parade
this morning. The Chinese President and his…
Everyone is talking about tiaras. With
the Duchess of Cambridge due to attend the State Banquet in honour
of President Xi Jinping at Buckingham Palace tonight, there has
been much speculation as to which of the sparkling set pieces in
the royal jewellery box Kate might be…
Though the 1930s brought about
tumultuous change for the country and for Queen
Elizabeth, the 1940s would soon become a decade that
nobody would ever forget. It would also be the decade that
Elizabeth would be dubbed ‘the most dangerous woman in Europe’ and
many argue it was her finest decade. The Second World War had
broken out in September 1939 and it was this conflict that would…
Prince William give passionate speech to Chinese television on illegal wildlife trade
19th October 2015
The Duke of Cambridge delivered his
speech on the illegal ivory trade, broadcast on state television in
China, ahead of the arrival in the UK of the Chinese president on
Monday evening. William raised the issue with the President of
China when they met in Beijing earlier…
The Duke of Cambridge met and sent off
Henry Worsley a brave adventurer aspiring to become the first solo
explorer to cross the Antarctic without assistance or support as he
follows in the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton at Kensington Palace
on Monday. Worsley, aged 55 is a…
Sir Alan Frederick Lascelles was born on
11 April 1887 at Sutton Waldron House in Dorset. He was the sixth
and youngest child, and only surviving son, of Commander Frederick
Canning Lascelles. Lascelles was also the grandson of the fourth
Earl of Harewood. His mother, Frederica Maria was the daughter of
Sir Adolphus Frederic Octavius Liddell, son of the first Baron
Ravensworth. Tommy, as he was…
