The history department at Kent County
Council in Maidstone have unearthed a forgotten edition of Magna
Carta that could be worth up to £10 million. The historical
parchment that established the principle of the rule of law lay
forgotten about in the council’s archives and has been described by
an expert as an ‘important historical find’. The document was
authenticated by Professor Nicholas…
The Prince of Wales had a busy schedule
in Jordan on Sunday. Prince Charles attended five engagements
during his second day visiting the country. Accompanied by
International Development Secretary Justine Greening, The Prince of
Wales visited the Zaatari refugee Camp in…
Plans have been announced by Winchester
Cathedral to lift the lids of their historic mortuary chests. It is
believed that the historic tombs contain the mortal remains of some
of the early Royals of Wessex. The chests, which have been assessed
as part of the Cathedral’s…
The Duchess of Cornwall visited London’s
King Edward VII Hospital to officially open the Poundbury Fertility
Clinic yesterday. The clinic is designed to provide treatment for a
variety of fertility problems and will use conventional medicines
alongside complementary therapies. During her time at the hospital,
Camilla met with the clinic’s staff and supporters. The team, led
by one of the…
Barge from The Queen's Diamond Jubilee to lead Magna Carta anniversary river pageant
4th February 2015
The flagship barge that led Her Majesty
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee river pageant, Gloriana, will be the
star of the show again at the upcoming Magna Carta 800th River
Relay through Maidenhead and Windsor. The River Relay will travel
along the Thames from Hurley to…
Prince Charles and David Cameron thank school pupils for their fight for red squirrels
3rd February 2015
Pupils at a Northumberland primary school
have received recognition from The Prince of Wales and the Prime
Minister after they began a campaign calling for action to protect
the shrinking population of red squirrels from deadly disease
carrying grey squirrels. The children…
His works and commissions are
universally recognisable, and he is classed as one of the most
important architects of the late 18th and early 19th Century
Britain. John Nash, a clever yet troubled man, left an
indelible mark on London. So why, with regal designs for
Buckingham Palace and Brighton’s Royal Pavilion,
would a sorrowful demise see him end life penniless?
There is debate…
The Queen rules against introducing new dogs to the Royal household
1st February 2015
It’s a familiar sight to see The Queen
with a Corgi or two at her side, though that could soon become a
thing of the past as Her Majesty has ruled out introducing any new
dogs to her household. The Queen no longer replaces her beloved
pets when they die because she fears…
Benedict Cumberbatch urges William and Kate to help pardon historic 'indecency' convictions
30th January 2015
In an open letter to Her Majesty’s
government, actor Benedict Cumberbatch has urged The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge to help influence the government in pardoning
around 49, 000 men who have been convicted in the past for
indecency laws regarding…
On the request of Her Majesty’s
Government, The Prince of Wales will carry out official visits to
Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
from 7th February to 12th February 2015. The tour will begin in
Jordan on 7th February. Charles will spend two days in the country
where as a guest of King Abdullah II of Jordan, he will meet His
Majesty and other members of the…
