British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Why Prince William won't have a major investiture as Prince of Wales

As the Prince and Princess of Wales made their first official visit to Wales since receiving the titles from King Charles III two weeks ago, news began trickling out that there would be no formal and grand investiture ceremony for Prince William. This is a good thing. For context, a spectacular ceremony was held in 1969 for then-Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, at Caernarfon Castle to…
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The Edinburghs

Prince Edward begins three-day visit to Estonia and Germany honouring longstanding commitment

The Earl of Wessex is “honouring a longstanding commitment” as he visits Estonia and Germany this week. Prince Edward had been due to visit both countries in his role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry but had to delay the visit as it coincided with his late mother’s funeral on Monday. Though the National Mourning period…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla pays tribute to The Queen's smile – and her role as a female leader

Queen Camilla has paid loving tribute to her late mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II, recalling her ‘wonderful blue eyes’ and a smile that is ‘unforgettable’, just hours before the late Queen’s State Funeral. In a pre-recorded segment for television filmed a few months ago at Clarence House, Queen Camilla spoke of Queen Elizabeth II as someone she’s known her entire life, despite only…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Women permitted to wear trouser suits for State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

New details about the dress code at Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral are emerging, and for the first time ever, women will be permitted to wear trouser suits. Dress code protocols at royal events typically mention that women should wear some form of dress, and it is believed that this is the first time that trouser suits will be an option for female guests. The details emerged after a…
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