In a poignant speech given to the Women’s Institute, the Countess of Wessex has spoken on the early death of her mother. She spoke at the National Federation of Women’s Institutes annual meeting, which was shared virtually from London this year.
Sophie’s speech touched on how the global health crisis has affected women significantly more than men, and shared how her mother’s early…
Nowadays, the phrase “royal trendsetter” brings to mind the Duchess of Cambridge and the “Duchess effect” and Queen Maxima’s bold fashion choices. However, several royals in the twentieth century have been fashion trendsetters. Princess Marina, the Duchess of Kent…
On 6 June each year, Sweden celebrates its National Day. First celebrated in 1916, it was then made a public holiday in 2004. The Swedish Royal Family always makes sure to publicly celebrate the holiday, and all of the women in the family wear the…
Plans for the Platinum Jubilee celebration in 2022 are coming together, with Buckingham Palace making several announcements about the Jubilee weekend. There will be an extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June. Plans currently include a specifically scheduled Trooping the Colour, a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral, and attending the Derby at Epsom. On…
This week marks Volunteers’ Week in the United Kingdom. The Duchess of Cornwall took to Twitter to thank volunteers in the UK for everything they do.
On Tuesday, 1 June, Camilla posted a message to volunteers everywhere on the Clarence House Twitter…
There are a number of events in English royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life and would be questioned for…
Charles and Camilla visit Clapham restaurant to celebrate Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
27th May 2021
On 27 May 2021, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited Trinity Restaurant Clapham to mark the 40th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The Prince has been the Academy’s patron since 1999.
The Prince and Duchess were met on arrival by Rosi Prescott, the Deputy Lieutenant for Lambeth, alongside Annie Gallop, Mayor of Lambeth. They then chatted with Adam Byatt, the…
Charles and Camilla visit the High Street in Clapham to celebrate the reopening of shops before enjoying a pint in the pub
27th May 2021
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have spent the afternoon visiting Clapham Old Town. Their Royal Highnesses visited Clapham High Street to celebrate non-essential shops reopening as social distancing restrictions ease.
Outside of the Omnibus Theatre, the…
The Cambridges return to the University of St Andrews 20 years after studying there together
27th May 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently in the middle of a much-anticipated tour of Scotland. Known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn while in Scotland, the couple met while studying at the University of St. Andrews two decades ago. They returned to St. Andrews…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently in the middle of a whirlwind tour of Scotland to thank those who have been working on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic and to highlight groups working in environmentalism, mental health and wellness, and homelessness. Known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, the couple are making their first official trip to the Orkney…
