As every parent in the UK knows, March
7th 2019 is World Book Day. While mums, dads and carers put down
their latest read to try and sort out the costume that their little
ones will wear into school for the event, those organising this
annual celebration of literature and learning are getting ready to
encourage even more people to enjoy a good book. And among the most
high profile supporters this…
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…
The Queen has welcomed King Abdullah II
and Queen Rania of Jordan to Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth II was
joined by the Princess Royal for the meeting which was also
attended by Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan. Their Majesties King
Abdullah II and Queen Rania, Her Majesty…
They are famously close royal sisters and
now they’re sharing centre stage at a very special event. As the
final preparations are made for the exhibition of clothes from
Princess Eugenie’s wedding, it’s been confirmed that the maid of
honour outfit chosen by the bride’s sister, Princess Beatrice, will
also feature in the display. Beatrice’s deep blue two piece suit,
by Ralph and Russo…
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…
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 Favourite‘s…
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 join a select list
of performers who have won at the biggest film awards in the world
for playing a monarch. As Olivia (and Queen…
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…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have
arrived in Morocco for their three day visit. The official welcomes
were short but sweet if you include the mountain of dates the
royals were offered as they touched down at Casablanca. As
#RoyalVisitMorocco begins, here are some of the…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have
arrived in Morocco at the start of a three day visit. Harry and
Meghan were expected to be greeted by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan as
they arrived at the royal residence they will be staying at as
their tour gets under way. The royal couple touched down at
Casablanca airport just after 9pm local time following a short
delay to their flight. They were welcomed by…
