Each family has its own Christmas
tradition and royal families are no exception. For seven decades,
Elizabeth II enjoyed the celebrations of a family Christmas which
she shaped into a traditional all of her own. As the Windsors
prepare to mark their first festive season since her death, we look
at how Elizabeth II made Christmas a very special time for family.
A Very Big Family Lunch A week…
Taken from the Tower - St. Edward's Crown is now being made ready for the Coronation
3rd December 2022
St. Edward’s Crown, the central part of
the Crown Jewels, has been removed from the Tower of London to be
made ready for the Coronation of King Charles III. The historic
Crown, created in 1661 for King Charles II, will be used at the
moment of coronation at the…
The Princess of Wales pulled a sparkling
surprise as she attended the Earthshot Awards in Boston. For the
first time, Kate chose an emerald and diamond necklace famously
worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. The choker necklace has a long
royal history and made its first…
Early years focus for the Princess of Wales as she visits Harvard
3rd December 2022
The Princess of Wales has spoken to
experts in early years development at Harvard University in a visit
focused on one of her key issues. The Princess headed to Harvard’s
Center on the Developing Child, just outside Boston, on the final
day of her three day visit to the city. Kate, who launched the
Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021, spoke to
leading researchers in the…
It was green in more ways than one.
Vibrant and verdant, and a perfect match for a famous necklace, the
dress worn by the Princess of Wales for the Earthshot Prize
ceremony in Boston was also rented for the evening. The Princess
chose a gown by Solace London featuring an…
The Prince of Wales has praised the
winners of the 2022 Earthshot Awards for providing solutions to
tackle the greatest challenges facing the planet. Prince William
spoke at the prize ceremony in Boston, attended by environmental
activists, leading campaigners and a host…
The President of the United States, Joe
Biden, has held a meeting with the Prince of Wales as the royal
visit to Boston continued. President Biden and Prince William
greeted each other warmly outside the John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library and Museum which the heir to the throne had been visiting.
”Spectacular setting,” the Prince said as he walked towards the
President. The two…
Climate change and supporting vulnerable
young people were at the heart of a series of events during the
second day of the US visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
William and Kate received a warm welcome from large crowds as they
made their way through Boston with…
Who is Lady Susan Hussey, Queen Elizabeth II's long standing confidant at centre of racism row?
30th November 2022
Lady Susan Hussey, who has left
Buckingham Palace after allegations of racism towards a guest, has
a long history of service with the Royal Family. Lady Susan was a
lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth II for over sixty years and
remained one of her closest confidantes. She…
Lady Susan Hussey expresses 'profound apologies' as she resigns following racism allegations
30th November 2022
Lady Susan Hussey, the King’s Lady of the
Household, has been left her post with immediate effect after
allegations of racism. Although Buckingham Palace doesn’t name Lady
Susan, a spokesperson said she wishes to “express her profound
apologies for the hurt caused.” Ngozi Fulani of Sistah Space said
she was asked repeatedly where she came from at an event focusing
on…
