British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex meets refugees in Lebanon

Women, peace and security dominate agenda of closely guarded trip The Countess of Wessex is making an official visit to Lebanon. It is the first such trip by a member of the British Royal Family to the country. Sophie had already arrived in Lebanon when news of her visit was announced. The details were kept secret for security reasons. As the Countess of Wessex arrived in the country, the UK…
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British RoyalsThe Yorks

Jack Brooksbank takes part in Trooping the Colour for the first time

Princess Eugenie has been joined by her husband, Jack Brooksbank, at Trooping the Colour for the first time. The newlyweds rode to the traditional ceremony in the second carriage of the royal procession which wound through big crowds lining the route through central London. They sat alongside Princess Beatrice of York and the Duke of Kent for the short journey from Buckingham Palace to Horse…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Questions as US Ambassador to the UK appears to use mobile phone during the Queen's D-Day speech

The US ambassador to the UK has faced criticism after he appeared to film the Queen during her speech at D-Day commemorations at Portsmouth today. Woody Johnson, who was sitting behind the Queen, was seen holding his mobile phone up throughout the short address which took place in front of world leaders. Ambassador Johnson hasn’t commented on his actions. However, there has been some criticism…
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British RoyalsKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

Prince Charles joins the Queen in an historic photo for D-Day commemorations

The Queen and the Prince of Wales have been joined by world leaders for a special photo marking the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Beach landings. The historic image was taken as Elizabeth II and her heir arrived in Southsea, Portsmouth for the UK’s national commemoration for the D-Day anniversary. Leaders representing the Allied Nations that took part in the D-Day landings, which began…
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