Monday the 21st of February marks the 100th anniversary of one of the worst maritime disasters to occur in British waters. There were 616 South African men and 30 crew who lost their lives off the coast of the Isle of Wight on that fateful day in February. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal will attend a memorial ceremony commemorating the sinking of the SS Mendi.
During World War I, the…
Party at Kensington Palace: royal trio to welcome grieving children
16th February 2017
Though it’s only February, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have announced they will host a tea party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on 13 May. This tea party is for the children who have a mother or father who’ve died serving their country…
New stamp released for Sapphire Jubilee
16th February 2017
To commemorate Her Majesty’s Sapphire Jubilee, the Isle of Man Post Office has released a set of six stamps which represent various state visits The Queen has taken during her 65-year reign. Along with the stamps, the post office has also released a miniature sheet…
Special 'Prayers For Prince Charles' book gifted to The Prince during his visit to Hull
11th February 2017
During his busy trip to Hull with his wife The Duchess of Cornwall earlier this week, The Prince of Wales received a personal, handmade prayer book from Ezmae Mukungurutse, a five-year-old little girl. While at Holy Trinity Church, The Prince was gifted ‘Prayers For Prince Charles’ by the local school girl when he was in Hull to celebrate the city’s status as the UK’s City…
Who are the best members of the Royal Family to meet the Trumps?
2nd February 2017
President Trump hasn’t been in office for two weeks, yet, he has caused controversy from the moment it was announced he was running for the most powerful position in the United States. Contention continues to follow him; particularly among royals. Prince Harry is the…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to train with Heads Together Runners
29th January 2017
As part of their Heads Together campaign to get the world talking about mental health, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend a series of four events from February 5 to 6. The one joint event where all three Royals will participate in will take place…
Emma Thompson to portray Queen Elizabeth I
27th January 2017
Emma Thompson is set to portray Queen Elizabeth I in the second season of the popular Shakespearian comedy, Upstart Crow to air on BBC2 later this year. Just this week, the show was named best new TV sitcom at the comedy.co.uk awards. This isn’t the first historical role Thompson has played during her long career. She played Eleanor Dashwood in the 1995 drama Sense and Sensibility opposite…
Another Royal executed, this time in Kuwait
25th January 2017
On Wednesday, Kuwait held a mass execution. Seven people were hanged including a Royal Prince. This is the first execution to include a Royal since October of last year when Saudi Arabia executed a member of the Saudi Royal Family convicted of murder.
This is the first…
Hackers who tried selling private photos of the Duchess of Cambridge and children have been arrested
19th January 2017
Two people have been arrested in relation to hacking into Pippa Middleton’s iCloud account last year. A 36-year-old man and 34-year-old woman from Wellingborough were taken into custody after suspicion of conspiracy of committing fraud and ‘possession of false…
Prince of Wales visit to the Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre revealed on Facebook
18th January 2017
Clarence House has yet to officially confirm a visit by Prince Charles to the Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre in Leicestershire on 25 January, but a message on the centre’s Facebook page says: “It is with the greatest pleasure that I can now tell you that the Prince of Wales will be visiting the Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre on January 25.”
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