British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen's confidante is writing a book

In an unprecedented move, The Queen’s most trusted confidante is releasing a book about her time working with the Monarch, with her blessing. The book, announced on Monday, is written by Angela Kelly, The Queen’s personal advisor and senior dresser, and is called The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, The Dresser, and the Wardrobe. “This book documents the unique working relationship…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Michelle Dockery on Kate's visit to Downton Abbey set: "It was such a special day for everyone"

Michelle Dockery revealed what it was like when the Duchess of Cambridge visited the set of Downton Abbey in 2015 during a promotional appearance for the Downton film. On Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Dockery revealed that she felt like it was a moment that mimicked court performers centuries in the past. “I sort of felt like it’s probably what it felt…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex in Kenya: "Gender equality is a fundamental right, but it is not yet the reality for many"

The Countess of Wessex began a two-day visit to Kenya on Thursday to attend the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting in Nairobi. Per the Commonwealth’s official website, the purpose of the meeting is to “turn the words and aspirations expressed by leaders at last year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting into more leadership positions for women in private and public…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge makes surprise visit to Sunshine House

The Duchess of Cambridge made a previously unannounced visit to the Sunshine House Children and Young People’s Health and Development Centre in London to learn more about early years development. The Sunshine House is part of Evelina London Children’s Healthcare, of which Kate is Royal Patron, and it uses a programme called the Family Nurse Partnership to provide new parents with…
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