It was revealed last week that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, had responded to the grandson of a man who had sent her a Christmas card every year for sixty years. In a public Facebook post, Simes told the unlikely yet heartwarming story.
His grandfather had always sent Christmas cards to the monarch, ever since he could remember. He first sent a Christmas card to Her Majesty in 1952, and it…
Catherine wears one of Diana's signature tiaras to Diplomatic Reception
9th December 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, one of Diana’s signature pieces, last night to the annual Diplomatic Reception held at Buckingham Palace.
The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913 from…
Are you curious to see how the Royal Family would have celebrated Christmas centuries ago? Windsor Castle has created a beautiful display to show just that in the opulent State Apartments.
The Christmas Display is set up to mimic a Regency era Christmas, between 1811 and…
Prince Harry took a rare opportunity to speak about the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, while opening a children’s centre in Lesotho on Thursday.
The Prince, who is currently undertaking a seven-day tour of South Africa, said his mother’s passing had left “a gaping hole that could never be filled.”
In an emotional and touching speech, Harry voiced…
A Party Fit for a Queen: Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebrations Sell Out
25th November 2015
A huge, multi-day celebration has been planned for The Queen’s 90th birthday next year and tickets to the event have already completely sold out.
The festivities, held from 12-15 May 2016, will see thousands descend on the private grounds of Windsor Castle, one of Her…
Prince Harry is set to visit Lesotho and South Africa next week, 26 November to 3 December, and Kensington Palace have released more details.
The visit will highlight the Prince’s efforts on behalf of children and conservation efforts.
Harry’s visit begins in…
Prince William attended the England vs France football match yesterday evening at Wembley Stadium to show solidarity with the French population in the wake of the devastating Paris attacks of last week. On 13 November, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks took place in Paris outside the Stade de France, at the Bataclan Theatre, and on various streets in the 10th and 11th arrondissements.
The…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Logo.
On 18 November, The Duke of Edinburgh is to attend a ceremony known as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards which celebrates the youth.
For almost 60 years now, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been pushing youths to become…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Undertake a Day of Engagements in North Wales
15th November 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are scheduled to take on a series of engagements this Friday, 20 November, in North Wales, a palace press release confirms.
The visit is focused on youth and mental health, a cause the royal couple has taken particular interest in. This…
The Princess Royal to Open New Antarctic Exhibition from the Royal Geographical Society
14th November 2015
On Thursday, 19 November, The Princess Royal, in her role as honourary vice president of the Royal Geographical Society, will open an exhibition called “The Enduring Eye: The Antarctic Legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley,” which celebrates the centenary of the Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition.
The Royal Geographical Society was founded in 1830 under the name Geographical…
