Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne takes part in appointing first Geographer Royal since Victorian era

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16th September 2015
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has appointed the first Geographer Royal for Scotland in 118 years, and The Princess Royal was on hand for the event. Sir Robert Sibbald, was the first Geographer Royal for Scotland, appointed 333 years ago in September 1682. On Tuesday, Professor Charles Withers, Ogilvie Chair of Geography at the University of Edinburgh, was presented the post at a ceremony…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William set to present Tusk Conservation Awards

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16th September 2015
The shortlist for the Tusk Conservation Awards and winner of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award have been announced. Tusk is a conservation charity, whose goal is to address the numerous challenges encountered by Africa’s wildlife and its people. Prince William became Royal Patron of Tusk in December 2005. View image | gettyimages.com The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award recipient was announced, and…
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Spain

Queen Letizia of Spain: a very modern consort

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15th September 2015
Queen Letizia of Spain has enjoyed a high profile internationally since her husband became King Felipe VI. In fact her entry into the world of royalty got plenty of people talking. When it was announced that she was to marry Felipe, then heir to the throne of Spain, there…
The Sussexes

Birthday boy grounded: Prince Harry gives up seat to #BattleofBritain veteran and watches flypast from the ground

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15th September 2015
Back from Africa after spending time working to curb wildlife poaching, Prince Harry was planned to take the skies as part of the Battle of Britain Day Flypast. A fine way for the royal pilot to celebrate his 31st birthday on Tuesday. Harry, who was sporting a beard, looked excited as he waited during the weather delay. Unfortunately, flying was not in the cards for Harry as his Spitfire was…
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FeaturesInsight

Monarchy Rules: a look at Edward VIII

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14th September 2015
Edward in childhood The Duke of Windsor was born to be king. He was called by destiny to the highest position in the State. As the eldest son of the eldest surviving son of the heir-apparent, he was in direct line of succession. His entire early life, every aspect of his…
The Edinburghs

Unemployed get a helping hand from The Countess of Wessex at food and grocery training workshop

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14th September 2015
The Countess of Wessex visited Marshfield Bakery in the Cotswolds on Thursday. The visit looked at how companies are helping unemployed people discover more about the range of jobs available within the industry. The Countess of Wessex is pictured here in 2011 at Arrowe Park Hospital. Marshfield Bakery was started in 1984 by Paul and Lynne White in their farmhouse kitchen in Marshfield, which is a…
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