British Royals

Prince William discusses ways to end homelessness on visit to Sheffield

The Prince of Wales was in Sheffield on Tuesday in support of his Homewards programme which seeks to eliminate homelessness, on the heels of a major funding announcement. As well as the major announcement from Homebase, landlords across Sheffield also committed to providing 33 three- and four-bedroom properties for families who are either experiencing homelessness or are on the brink. These…
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British Royals

The Duke of Edinburgh begins visit to Uganda

The Duke of Edinburgh is on a three-day visit to Uganda with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. According to the High Commissioner’s Office in Uganda, Edward’s visit is meant to “raise awareness of the awards and the impact non-formal education can have on young people and their communities.” On Monday, Edward met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the State House…
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Belgium

Princess Elisabeth meets President Obama

Princess Elisabeth helped welcome a special visitor to the Castle of Laeken on Sunday, joining her father in welcoming former US President Barack Obama to Belgium. President Obama is in Belgium this weekend for the FTI SuperNova conference in Puurs-Sint-Amands, where he…
British Royals

Duchess of Edinburgh hands out shamrocks to Royal Irish Regiment

The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in Northern Ireland this weekend to present shamrocks to the Royal Irish Regiment in her first visit since being named Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment. Sophie joined the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment for a St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, visiting the Regiment in Lisburn. There, Sophie watched a parade before presenting shamrocks to…
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Norway

King Harald receives a permanent pacemaker

King Harald has undergone successful surgery to place a permanent pacemaker following a period of infection, the Norwegian Royal Court announced on Tuesday. The King had been vacationing in Malaysia with Queen Sonja when he fell ill and was taken to a local hospital. His…
Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla encourages women to "inspire generations to come" in powerful speech

In a powerful speech marking International Women’s Day, Queen Camilla told attendees to “let your lives be the stones that will shatter glass ceilings everywhere and inspire generations to come.” Alongside Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and the Duchess of Gloucester, Queen Camilla attended the Buckingham Palace reception to mark International Women’s Day and to celebrate the Women of…
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