Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge takes part in friendly Commonwealth race

The Duchess of Cambridge has spent a day at sea with the 1851 Trust, joining in as the team participated in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. Kate joined in with Team Great Britain for a pseudo-Commonwealth race around the coast at Devon against Team New Zealand. The Duchess of Cambridge, patron of the 1851 Trust, joined the team, headed by Sir Ben Ainslie for a quick-paced race. Team Great…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne heads to the sea with engagements on the Isle of Wight

The Princess Royal spent the day on the Isle of Wight earlier this week, visiting Mountbatten Hospice and the United Kingdom Sailing Academy’s new facility. Princess Anne’s first engagement was at the Mountbatten Hospice, where she helped celebrate the facility’s 45th anniversary. During the visit, Princess Anne met with carers and patients and unveiled a plaque to commemorate her…
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Denmark

Danish royals share touching home videos

The Danish Royal Family has been enjoying a summer holiday in Southern Jutland and sharing memories on social media, including home videos from the late Queen Ingrid’s collection. The wider family are currently staying at Graasten Palace, a Southern Jutland retreat for…
Asian RoyalsJapan

Japanese Emperor Emeritus diagnosed with heart failure

Emperor Emeritus Akihito is suffering from heart failure, according to the Imperial Household Agency but is currently on the mend following a course of treatment. The 88-year-old former Emperor of Japan has been receiving treatment for heart failure due to a faulty heart valve, the IHA said in a statement, noting that Emperor Emeritus went to the University of Tokyo Hospital last on 24 July and…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen awards the George Cross to the NHS

The Queen presented the George Cross—one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours—to the National Health Service for its service to the UK, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen announced this honour last summer on the NHS’s 73rd anniversary, releasing a handwritten statement from Windsor Castle that read: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation…
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