Insight

Why are William and Catherine known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland?

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a bumper visit to Scotland, many of our readers have been asking why we have been referring to the couple as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in recent days. When Prince William was made Duke of Cambridge on the day he married Catherine Middleton, he was also bestowed the title of Earl of Strathearn. As such, not only is Catherine the Duchess of…
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Spain

Slimmed down confirmation set for Princess Leonor

The Princess of Asturias will be confirmed into the Catholic Church in a simple ceremony alongside her classmates. Leonor’s confirmation will take place on May 28th 2021 at the same church where she made her First Communion, at Our Lady of Aravaca in Madrid. The ceremony, a year earlier than expected, will be scaled back for all those taking part, because of restrictions imposed by the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William kicks off week in Scotland with visit to football club

Prince William has heard about the support provided to local communities by football clubs as he began a week of engagements in Scotland. William visited The Spartans FC and Community Association in Edinburgh on May 21st where the focus was on mental health and helping others. The Earl of Strathearn, as he is known in Scotland, met volunteers from the club who helped deliver tens of…
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British Royals

Princess Beatrice is expecting her first child

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are to welcome their first baby together. The Royal Family has announced the couple are expecting a child in the autumn of 2021. The baby will be eleventh in line to the throne at the time of their birth. In an announcement on social media, the Royal Family said ”Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi…
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