The Duke of York was installed as the new Chancellor of Huddersfield University yesterday, succeeding the 11-year term of actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
The appointment, which is Prince Andrew’s first university chancellorship, came with an honorary doctorate and both were awarded during a ceremony at the university.
Prince Andrew is installed as Chancellor and recievees his honorary doctorate…
Royal Family mark 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain in RAF flypast
10th July 2015
A spectacular RAF Flypast took place over London this morning, marking 75 years since the start of the Battle of Britain.
The majestic display formed part of an enhanced Changing the Guard ceremony and The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh and other senior…
The architect who designed The Queen’s £1m royal jubilee barge has been found dead at his home in South Devon.
Ed Burnett was behind the plans for Gloriana, the barge which was originally designed to carry The Queen and other members of the royal family up the…
Princess Anne speaks out on ‘over-breeding, doping and indiscriminate horse trading’
12th May 2015
The Princess Royal has spoken out on the inhumane conditions suffered by horses bound for slaughter outside the UK.
Writing in the foreword to Horse Welfare: Use not Abuse, a new book on the topic, Princess Anne criticised hauliers and the meat industry saying that horse welfare has deteriorated due to “over-breeding, doping and indiscriminate horse trading.”
The Princess writes…
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and other members of The Royal Family were informed ‘as soon as possible’ following the admission of The Duchess of Cambridge to St Mary’s Hospital in London this morning. A Kensington Palace spokesman…
The Duchess of Cambridge’s labour is ‘progressing normally’ – that’s the very latest from Kensington Palace. The Duchess was admitted to the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, West London around 6am this morning.
At that…
Royal Central’s Chief Reporter James Brookes gives a video update from the Lindo Wing, where the Duchess of Cambridge is to be admitted in the next few days for the birth of the second royal baby.
Royal Central will provide running updates on the royal baby, when Kate’s admitted and all the details, here on our site and on Twitter.
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The Duke of York has revealed the three winners of the 2015 ‘inspiring Digital Enterprise Award’ (iDEA) in a ceremony at St James’s Palace on Monday afternoon.
The successful business startups will now each receive £15,000 of investment to develop their…
World War II Burma Campaign veteran receives invitation to meet Prince Philip
15th April 2015
A veteran soldier and charity fundraiser from Luton has received a personal invitation to meet with The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace next month.
Ted Read, 91, previously served in the 25th Dragoons under the command of Prince Philip’s uncle…
Buckingham Palace to open State Rooms Grand Entrance for first time during annual summer opening
18th March 2015
As Buckingham Palace prepares to welcome the swathes of tourists for the annual summer opening, visitors will for the first time be able to enter through the Grand Entrance.
Previously, the entrance had been reserved for visiting Heads of State but the Palace will throw open the doors for ‘A Royal Welcome’ – this year’s summer opening exhibition.
Visitors will be gain a…
