Having married into the Royal Family in
1999, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex has spent the years supporting
The Queen and supporting several organisations specifically,
focusing on charities that support people with disabilities and the
prevention of blindness in developing countries. Ahead of the 2021
Commonwealth Day, the Countess spoke to women of The Commonwealth
on how women are supporting…
The 8th of March marks Commonwealth Day,
the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Often held
on the second Monday in March, the day is celebrated with an
Anglican service at Westminster Abbey. Normally in attendance is
Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the…
The second oldest child and the only
daughter of Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the
Princess Royal has played an active part in the Commonwealth over
the years. She also holds several titles within the Commonwealth
including, the 1990 Extra Companion of the…
Since her marriage to The Prince of Wales
in 2005, the Duchess of Cornwall has participated in a number of
Commonwealth Day services. For Commonwealth Day 2021, the Duchess
sat down with BBC for A Celebration for Commonwealth Day, a
programme honouring The Queen’s lifetime commitment to the
Commonwealth. The Duchess, who launched her own book club in
January, talks in the programme about…
Since her engagement to Prince Harry in
2017, the now Duchess of Sussex has made a frequent appearance at
the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Her
appearances have marked several noteworthy moments in her and the
Duke’s life as senior working…
Prince William visits vaccination centre in Norfolk as nearly 18M receive first jab
22nd February 2021
On Monday, Prince William made his first
in-person royal visit of the new year, visiting a vaccination
centre in Norfolk. At the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, the Duke of
Cambridge met with some people receiving the vaccine. He spoke with
the National Health Service…
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a private
hospital in Marylebone, in central London, often used by the Royal
Family. The hospital was established in 1899 at the suggestion of
the then Prince of Wales – the future King Edward VII – who would
later become the hospital’s patron. During the First World War, the
hospital specialised in treating wounding officers. After the…
The Duke of Edinburgh was hospitalised
for “precautionary measures” on Wednesday. The palace announced the
hospitalisation was not related to the coronavirus, for which the
Duke received his vaccine in January. While he is said to be in
good spirits, this is not…
Prince Charles and Camilla make their first public visit of 2021 while Prince Philip is being treated in hospital
18th February 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and the
Duchess of Cornwall thanked volunteers fighting the pandemic in
their first public outing of 2021. During their visit, the Prince’s
father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was under observation at King Edward
VII Hospital in London for…
The Queen continues work at Windsor after Prince Philip is hospitalised
17th February 2021
On Wednesday the Duke of Edinburgh was
admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London as a “precautionary
measure” after feeling unwell. In midst of his hospitalisation, The
Queen continues to carry out royal duties from Windsor. On
Wednesday Her Majesty held an audience with First Sea Lord Admiral
Tony Radakin about Royal Navy operations and the well-being of
people throughout the…
