British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Keeping up with Anne: the Princess Royal's Week

It’s been another busy week for Princess Anne as she supported several of the charities and organisations of which she is patron and then helped welcome another royal family to London. Settle down with a cuppa, you may need it. It’s time to try and keep up with Anne. On February 26th, the Princess Royal attended a Youth Commission Conference in her role as Patron of the Learning and…
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Spain's Infanta Elena continues centuries old royal tradition

Infanta Elena of Spain has joined a host of people in making a pilgrimage to the statue of Jesus of Medinaceli in Madrid. On the first Friday in March every year, tens of thousands of people pay tribute to the icon. Spain’s royals have taken part in the custom for centuries and this year, it was the older sister of King Felipe VI who continued the practice. The Infanta, who is third in line…
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The Queen appoints new members to the Order of the Garter

It is the oldest Order of Chivalry in Britain, linking the 21st century with the medieval era and today it got new members. Buckingham Palace has announced that the Order of the Garter is to welcome two new appointments. Dame Mary Peters, the Olympic gold medallist who has gone on to help thousands of young people into sport, is made a Lady Companion of the Order. The Marquess of Salisbury, who…
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The Favourite scoops just one Oscar

Olivia Colman has won the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 91st Academy Awards for her part as Queen Anne in The Favourite. She picked up her first Academy Award at the ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre. Colman walked away with The…
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Five royal roles that won Oscars

The Academy Awards take place in Hollywood tonight with Olivia Colman in the running for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Anne in The Favourite. If the British star does pick up the Oscar (and she has to get past the mighty Glenn Close to do that) then she’ll…
British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Keeping up with Anne: the Princess Royal's week

It started in London and ended in Paris and in between, there were stops in Scotland and the Midlands. The Princess Royal’s week has seen her carry out engagements linked to a number of causes close to her heart including horse riding and rugby. Here’s a look back at what the past seven days have brought for Anne. The Princess Royal began her week with a discussion about the impact…
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