British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen awards the George Cross to the NHS

The Queen presented the George Cross—one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours—to the National Health Service for its service to the UK, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen announced this honour last summer on the NHS’s 73rd anniversary, releasing a handwritten statement from Windsor Castle that read: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation…
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King Charles III

Prince of Wales marks 125th anniversary of landmark theatre

The Prince of Wales was on hand to celebrate the 125th anniversary of a historic theatre in Lancashire. Prince Charles carried out a series of engagements in the area on 8 July, with the main event at the Winter Gardens Theatre. Upon arrival, Prince Charles met with staff of the Morecambe Bay Foodbank to learn more about their programming in the area before receiving a tour of the theatre’s…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne undertakes one-day visit to Northern Ireland

The Princess Royal was in Northern Ireland earlier this week for a day of engagements. The Northern Ireland government office tweeted the news, sharing, “Delighted to welcome The Princess Royal to Northern Ireland. Her Royal Highness will undertake a number of engagements.” Her first engagement was at the Ballymena Showgrounds to celebrate the St John Ambulance Cadets, a training scheme…
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European RoyalsSpain

Princess Leonor impresses at Princess of Girona Foundation Awards

Princess Leonor’s summer vacation from college has started but she is packing in public engagements. She was accompanied by her family at the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards on July 4 2022. The heir to the throne, who carries the title of Princess of Girona, was joined by her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and her younger sister, Infanta Sofia, for the ceremony, after having…
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