It’s been announced that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will mark World Mental Health Day on October 10th by attending a Mind event in Harrow. William and Kate will meet with young people who have battled with their own mental health problems and now volunteer with the Mind charity in Harrow or the anti stigma campaign, Time to Change, which raises awareness about mental health with other…
The Royal Collection Trust have announced their upcoming programme of exhibitions and displays at royal residences and The Queen’s Galleries for the year ahead. Highlights of the upcoming programme include an exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the death of…
Royal Marines from Plymouth received a special royal visitor while on exercise in the Californian Desert, in the form of Prince Michael of Kent. The Marines of 42 Commando were on Exercise Black Alligator when the prince visited to witness first hand the challenging training…
A giant of a king, literally, standing in excess of six feet and three inches Edward reigned over what has to be described as one of the most pivotal and tempestuous times of medieval monarchy. If not the hardest fight to be and remain king, Edward was no stranger to the battlefield. In the eleven years between 1460 and 1471 he fought five major battles in the War of the Roses. Three of them…
Prince Harry strolls through Shropshire taking part in #WalkOfBritain
30th September 2015
Prince Harry put on his trainers and strapped on his rucksack and took part in a leg of the 1000 mile journey that is the Walk of Britain.
Harry was spotted in Shropshire today walking with wounded veterans and their supporters earlier on Wednesday.
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Five other royal events that share The Queen's Day of History
30th September 2015
As September 2015 draws to a close, it has made its mark in the royal history books. This month will be remembered for decades for one big royal event. On September 9th 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning monarch in British history as she overtook the record set by…
Hampton Court Palace the Opera: Under the Hammerbeam Roof
29th September 2015
Hampton Court is alive with the sound of music! How many readers sang that in their head as they read that sentence?
The celebration continues marking Hampton Court’s 500th birthday as Historic Royal Palaces has teamed up with English Touring Opera to mark 500 years of music at Hampton Court Palace.
The Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace is the only surviving hall built by Henry VIII. ©…
Harry's surprise visit to a Kent school with a long royal history
28th September 2015
Prince Harry has paid a surprise visit to Kent where he toured the Duke of York’s Royal Military School and reviewed its ceremonial parade. Harry’s trip had been kept secret from the 400 or so pupils at the school and manyof them got a chance to chat to the…
Balmoral Castle could become The Queen's second home
27th September 2015
It is being reported that Balmoral Castle could become Her Majesty The Queen’s second home in the event of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Should Prince Philip die before her, it is being reported that Queen Elizabeth has expressed a wish to spend more time at her…
The Queen to visit Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Fife
27th September 2015
On Monday 28th September, Her Majesty The Queen will visit the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at Leuchars Station in Fife where she will officially name the base, Waterloo Barracks.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards show their support for Armed Forces Day.
The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and during her time at the base she will meet with serving soldiers and their families…