The Edinburghs

Mini police and Diddy Men greet Prince Edward on his birthday

As the Earl of Wessex turns 56, he was greeted by mini police and Diddy Men on his birthday during a day trip to Liverpool. The Earl was in Liverpool to officially open the Merseyside Police’s new Rose Hill headquarters. While there alongside the Countess of Wessex, the pair heard more about the work of community leaders, charities, and emergency services throughout the region. There was…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge show support with visit to Ukrainian Cultural Centre

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are continuing to show support for the people of Ukraine as they visit the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London. The Cambridges made a surprise visit to the Centre and heard from members of the Ukrainian community and volunteers about the services being offered, and the challenges people are continuing to face as well as the efforts being made to support…
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Features

What are Letters Patent?

Letters Patent in the United Kingdom are legal instruments typically issued by the monarch. These patents grant an office, right, title, or status to a person. They can also be used for the creation of different corporations or offices, granting city status, granting coat of arms, or for granting royal assent. When a monarch pursues a Patent, there are three different documents involved.
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British Royals

Queen's Green Canopy and Woodland Trust announce first Jubilee Woodland

Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, has announced the first of their 70-acre Platinum Jubilee Woods at Burghley House. The 16th-century Elizabethan mansion is located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, in the northeast part of the country. It was built between 1555 and 1587 by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. Burghley’s latest woodland…
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