The Invictus Games are looking for a host
for the Spring of 2016, with the whole of 2015 being dedicated to
finding the funds for another large scale event, as well as
fine-tuning plans. 2017 will see another games in the summer. The
13 nations that participated this year will compete to win the
games, much like the Olympic Games bid, proving the country has the
right qualities to facilitate…
Other duties include looking after
Buckingham Palace’s Grand entrance, where they supervise the
arrivals and departures of various individuals such as ambassadors
and others that Her Majesty may receive. The Pages are responsible
for the Privy Purse Door where the infamous…
On the 17th November 1558 the first
English Queen Regnant, Queen Mary I, died at St James’ Palace.
At her funeral service, the Bishop of Winchester summed up her
life quite aptly: “She was a King’s daughter, she was a King’s
sister, she was a King’s wife. She…
To raise understanding of the
threats a number of animal species across the world face,
United for Wildlife and Angry Birds have created an online
tournament called “Roll with the Pangolins”. In the game, players
will come across a Pangolin – a scaly ant-eater who is currently
one of the most critically endangered and most trafficked animals
found in the world. The online tournament begins…
Duchess of Cambridge saddened by news of young patient's death
16th November 2014
After meeting Fabian in 2011, when Kate
and Prince William visited Royal Marsden Hospital, The Duchess
wrote to the young man. In her letter, Kate told Fabian that:
“Despite your enormous, demanding course of treatment, I was so
touched by your strength of character and…
The Title ‘Scarlet Rod’ is from the
characteristic insignia of the office which is a long silver gilt
rod. The shaft is covered with scarlet enamel that signifies the
mantles of the Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order. The
holders of the office have been senior…
The Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di series
follows the adventures of three siblings who are from Singapore;
this ranges from their furry friends to an encounter with Royalty!
On their Diamond Jubilee tour of South East Asia, The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge made a stop in Singapore. Sam loves
princesses, and so goes to see the Royal couple. William and Kate
greet the crowds and the children find…
The Royal Household: The Clerk and The Yeoman of the Royal Cellars
14th November 2014
The Clerk of the Royal Cellars The Clerk
of the Royal Cellars is a part-time member of the Royal Household.
They are usually an experienced senior wine merchant. The Clerk
advises and supervises the purchasing and maintenance of the liquor
for the Household, focusing on…
The wedding cake was designed by Fiona
Cairns and was composed of 17 individual fruitcakes, with 12 that
formed the base. The Duchess of Cambridge was very involved in the
design of the cake and specifically chose 17 different flowers to
adorn the cake, each with a specific…
"This time last year I was asked to be
this magazine’s Guest Editor. It was a wonderful opportunity to
fill the available space with articles by people whose
contributions to the countryside I respect and hold in such high
regard. They epitomise so much that is best about the rural areas
of our remarkable country and I hoped that reading about their
work, craftsmanship, products and ideas…
