A peaceful protest is being organised in
Glasgow this Friday, to fight against the naming of the city’s new
hospital after The Queen. The new £842-million
hospital was built in May this year and was formerly called
the South Glasgow University Hospital – a name that was used on all
sign posts. However, following the official opening by Her Majesty
this summer, the building’s name was…
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no
hatred or bitterness for anyone.” These were the words of Edith
Cavell, a British nurse who was shot for helping Allied soldiers
escape from Belgium during the First World War. Now, Edith’s memory
will be honoured…
An Irish clock that chimes God Save The
Queen every half an hour recently went under the hammer at an
auction in Naas, County Kildare. The Francis Johnston Speaker
Clock, as it is known, was sold for £84,000. The grandfather clock
is made of mahogany, and crested with a…
The Duchess of Gloucester opens Pittville home for children with disabilities
9th October 2015
On Tuesday, The Duchess of Gloucester
officially opened a new accommodation for young people with
disabilities in Pittville, Cheltenham. The Duchess of Gloucester on
a previous engagement. National Star’s Bradbury Gardens provides
accommodation to college students with disabilities and enables
them to live in small peer groups. The specialist facilities in the
structure include ceiling…
At an event held in Central London last
week, it was announced that Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra
would be the newest ambassador for the British Asian Trust. Prince
Charles, pictured here in 2011. Founded in 2007 by The Prince of
Wales, The British Asian…
Most kings are born into regal families
and grow up with the knowledge that someday they will rule over a
country. However, when he was born in 1683, the future King George
II was nothing more than the heir to the heir to a small German
Duchy – a far cry from the…
Most Kings are born into regal families
and grow up with the knowledge that someday they will rule over a
country. However, when he was born in 1683, the future King George
II was nothing more than the heir to the heir to a small German
Duchy. Such a far cry from the throne of England where he would one
day sit. George Augustus was born on 10th November 1683, in
Hanover, Germany, making him the…
In their roles as the leaders of the
nation, the members of the Royal Family are involved with some
charities across the UK. Since the 18th century, the Royal Family
have been associated with the charities of their choice. Between
them, they currently hold 3,000 patronages…
The votes are counted and Bannockburn is the most decisive battle, according to BBC poll
20th September 2015
The Battle of Bannockburn has been named
as the most decisive battle fought in the British Isles, according
to a recent poll by BBC News. A painting depicting the Battle of
Bannockburn. The clash between King Edward II of England and Robert
the Bruce amassed nearly 60,000…
Prince Edward was in Cornwall yesterday,
to visit the site of the King Edward Mine restoration project. The
Prince’s visit coincides with the completion of a conservation
project to restore the historic buildings at the Mine. The Cornwall
Council, which owns the site, received a grant of over £1 million
for the renovations. The new buildings will be occupied by tenants,
including local…
