Monaco

Princess Charlene's nod to her wedding in new portrait

Princess Charlene has given a nod to her wedding day in a new portrait marking the anniversary of her marriage to Prince Albert. Charlene wears an aqua blue outfit for the celebratory snap, an almost identical shade to the colour she chose for her civil wedding to the Prince of Monaco on July 1 2011. Albert and Charlene are seen holding hands and smiling broadly in the new photo which the…
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British Royals

Prince Charles commissions portraits of the Windrush generation

The Prince of Wales has commissioned a series of portraits of the Windrush generation as he focuses on ensuring their impact and contribution is fully recognised. Prince Charles will bring together some of the best portrait artists in the Commonwealth to paint members of the Windrush generation who will be chosen by a committee headed by Baroness Benjamin. The baroness’ own family…
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British Royals

First joint portrait of William and Kate revealed on special day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been captured on canvas together for the first time. The painting of William and Kate, by Jamie Coreth, was commissioned by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, held by the Cambridge Community Foundation,as a gift to the people of Cambridgeshire. It was revealed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge as the couple paid a visit to the…
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British Royals

The Earl and Countess of Wessex mark the Platinum Jubilee in Cyprus

The Earl and Countess of Wessex are making their first official visit to Cyprus where they have taken part in celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Edward and Sophie met members of the British Cypriot community at a Jubilee reception hosted by the British High Commissioner in Nicosia. The celebration also marked The Queen’s birthday. Beneath trees decked with Union Jack…
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