British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth IIThe EdinburghsThe Yorks

The Queen is joined by three of her children for Holyrood Garden Party

The Duke of York, the Earl of Forfar and the Princess Royal joined their mother, the Queen, at the Royal Garden Party held at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh this afternoon. The event saw thousands of people from across Scotland invited into the ancient royal residence to celebrate their achievements. The Queen was guarded by the Royal Archers at this, the last of her garden parties for 2019. They…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

A 'bridie' for Sophie: Forfar's new countess gets a traditional welcome

It’s been eaten by generations in Forfar and as she made her debut there as its countess, Sophie was more than willing to join in the fun. The Countess of Forfar tucked into a traditional bridie on her first visit to the area since receiving her new title and went on to give her lunch the royal seal of approval. A bridie is a meat pasty which has been made in the area for years. It’s…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

Family memories for Edward and Sophie on their Forfar visit

As they made their debut in Forfar as the area’s new Earl and Countess, Edward and Sophie got a reminder of the long royal links with the area. As they toured the town, they were shown the entry in church records marking the confirmation of the Earl’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The archive was on display in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Forfar where the then…
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European RoyalsNorway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway to publish a book

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has made promoting literature one of her main causes and now she’s publishing a book to help raise the profile of Norwegian arts. The Crown Princess is behind a collection of writing that will hit the shelves in September. Mette-Marit will co-edit a selection of twelve stories and essays which will be published just ahead of the famous Frankfurt Book…
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