British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex becomes first member of the Royal Family to visit South Sudan

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6th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex is visiting South Sudan this week, focusing on issues related to girls and women’s rights, to coincide with International Women’s Day. “The Countess’s visit, during International Women’s Week, will promote the rights of women and girls, through education, inclusivity at leadership level and by tackling sexual and gender-based violence,” according to…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Princess Beatrix to honour Anglo-Netherlands Society at centenary reception

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29th February 2020
Princess Beatrix will mark the 100th anniversary of the Anglo-Netherlands Society in London next month, at the State Apartments at Kensington Palace, which was once inhabited by William III, a king originally from the Netherlands, and his wife, Mary II. The reception, which takes place on 17 March, will be held at Kensington Palace and will include prominent British and Dutch attendees…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge gets sporty celebrating parental support for athletes

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27th February 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge attended a SportsAid event at the London Stadium to celebrate the role parents and guardians play in raising young athletes. Hosted by track and field and Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill and Paralympian Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker, Kate took part in demonstrations in racing and received tips on using starting blocks. She also received a lesson in taekwondo from Olympian…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

New details revealed about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Ireland visit

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24th February 2020
Further information has been released by Kensington Palace about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming three day visit to Ireland. William and Kate will visit Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare, and Galway between March 3rd and 5th, in a visit that is being billed as a way to “highlight the many strong links between the UK and Ireland” that will “take in Ireland’s rich…
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