The Yorks

Sarah, Duchess of York joins fight to save tree which inspired one of her books

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28th May 2021
Sarah, the Duchess of York, is campaigning to save more than 80 historic trees around her childhood home in Dummer. Not only does the Duchess have memories of these trees from her childhood, but they also inspired her book, The Enchanted Oak Tree.Writing exclusively in The Gazette this week, the 61-year-old shared personal memories of growing up on the farm near Basingstoke.“I…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles makes virtual visit to Nigeria

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27th May 2021
The Prince of Wales has made a virtual visit to Nigeria to learn about the work of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in the northeast part of the country. The Prince, who has been patron of the organisation since January 2020, joined in on a video call with IRC staff. The Prince met doctors at the Mashamari Stabilisation Centre in Maiduguri who are treating children with malnutrition.
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British RoyalsFeatures

Queen's official home in Northern Ireland set to welcome back visitors

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25th May 2021
The Queen’s official home in Northern Ireland, Hillsborough Castle, is getting ready to welcome visitors back inside. The home also serves as the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and a guest house for prominent international visitors.For the price of £14.20 (£15.70 with donation) for adults and £7.10 (£7.90 with donation) for children, visitors’ tickets…
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The Edinburghs

Countess of Wessex plays wheelchair basketball

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21st May 2021
On Thursday morning, the Countess of Wessex took to the basketball court in Finsbury Park in North London for a game of wheelchair basketball. She was there to launch the new community-led six-week basketball courses the Inspire A Generation initiative now offers. The…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends birthday wishes to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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21st May 2021
The Queen has this week paid tribute to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as they celebrating their 180th anniversary. Founded in April 1841 by a group of chemists and druggists, the society works to support and represent pharmacists and the profession. Less than a year after it was founded, the Society was granted a Royal Charter of Incorporation by Queen Victoria.In a note to the Society on…
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