The Edinburghs

Sophie celebrates World Teachers Day in Surrey

The Countess of Wessex marked World Teachers Day with a visit to Stepping Stones School in Surrey on October 5th. The Royal Family social media account shared photos of Sophie visiting with students outside at their Forest School, where they showed the royal aspects of their outdoor learning. The students chatted with Sophie about their teachers and other adults on staff and told her what makes…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary attends the Danish Rainbow Awards

Crown Princess Mary attended the Danish Rainbow Awards earlier this week to present honorary awards to businesses and organisations that show support for LGBTQ+ people in Denmark. The Danish Rainbow Awards “should be inclusive and embrace broadly,” according to the…
Belgium

Queen Mathilde mixes past and present on visit to East Flanders

Queen Mathilde paid a visit to East Flanders on Wednesday, visiting local businesses to learn more about production. King Philippe had originally been scheduled to join his wife; however, with a new government deal struck overnight, His Majesty had to remain in Brussels to meet with his government officials. Queen Mathilde’s visit began at Inex, a family-run dairy that focuses on providing…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

Crown Princess Mary celebrates importance of education

Crown Princess Mary has presented the Teaching Award, honouring seven Danish teachers for their services to education and their roles in inspiring their students. The presentation was made on September 30th at Denmark’s Ministry of Education and Research in Copenhagen. “The seven award recipients have in various ways managed to renew and challenge traditional teaching methods – both…
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British RoyalsCoronavirusPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to ambulance staff lost to Covid

The Duke of Cambridge has written a letter of support for The Ambulance Staff Charity as they mark the contribution of members during the pandemic. William’s letter coincided with TASC’s National Ambulance Service video, honouring those personnel who have lost their lives. The Ambulance Staff Charity organises a service every two years, with 2020’s taking place on 18 September, in a small…
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