British Royals

The Queen's Commonwealth Baton reaches halfway point

The Queen’s Commonwealth Baton Relay has completed 147 days out of its 294-day journey, marking the halfway point of the Relay. The Queen’s Baton Relay is a tradition that celebrates, connects, and excites communities throughout the Commonwealth in the build-up to the Commonwealth Games. The Relay officially began 7 October when Her Majesty placed her Message to the Commonwealth…
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King Charles III

Charles and Camilla offer prayers for Ukraine

Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are offering their prayers for those in Ukraine. The Prince and Duchess showed support to members of the Ukrainian community during a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet some friendly goats as they spend St David's Day in Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook various engagements on Tuesday as they spent St David’s Day in Wales. The day is the Feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. Falling on the first of March every year, the date marks when Saint David died in 589 AD. Traditional festivities of St David’s Day include wearing daffodils and leeks, eating traditional Welsh food, and women…
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King Charles III

Platinum Champion Awards planned to mark Jubilee

There will soon be another way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The Royal Voluntary Service and The Big Jubilee Lunch are searching for Platinum Champions. This award will look for volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the life of others. While very few…
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The Duchess of Cambridge slides into action on arrival in Denmark

The Duchess of Cambridge has landed in Denmark for her first solo overseas tour since 2017. The Duchess touched down in Copenhagen for a two-day visit that will highlight her Early Year Foundation and honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Upon her arrival, the Duchess was greeted by Emma Hopkins, the British ambassador to Denmark. This is the second visit to the country for Her Royal…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Magnolia tree marks Jubilee in Knutsford

On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration. A commemorative tree was planted to mark the…
British Royals

Event at centre of Platinum Jubilee celebrations looking for volunteers

An event at the heart of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations is looking for volunteers. The Royal Windsor Horse Show is looking for volunteers. While the posting does not list all the duties, the website does state volunteers will have a chance to make the Horse Show happen. Including being placed at a number of positions across the Showground like horse-crossing points, greeting the public, and…
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