British RoyalsThe Sussexes

2019 in review: The Sussexes

It has been a busy year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Duchess took on her own patronages, we saw a couple of royal tours, and they welcomed their first son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at the Sussexes busy year. January 2019: Starting off 2019, The Duke and Duchess paid a visit to Birkenhead, England. Meghan was about six…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Royal to be represented as an owner at Cheltenham on Friday

The Princess Royal will be represented as an owner at Cheltenham on Friday. That will happen when the Martin Keighley-trained Chequered View lines up for the CF Roberts Electrical and Mechanical Services Mares’ Handicap Chase. The six-year-old was trained in Gloucestershire. She is currently on a career-high mark after winning two of her last three starts in mares’ handicap chases.
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King Charles III

From the palace to the...ballroom? Duchess of Cornwall as a Strictly judge?

The 2019 series of Strictly Come Dancing is coming to an end, but head judge Shirley Ballas is already thinking ahead to next year. Rather than suggesting a former celebrity contestant join Ballas’ side at the judging table next year, Ballas is opting for royalty, saying that the Duchess of Cornwall would be a perfect fit for the role. Camilla, who is now 72, is said to be an “avid…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Royal presents Isle of Wight's Red Funnel Boss with Merchant Navy Medal

Last week, the Princess Royal presented the Isle of Wight’s Red Funnel Boss with a Merchant Navy Medal. Captain Fran Collins was awarded the medal for her services to the marine passenger sector. She is the first female captain at the Channel Islands operator, Condor Ferries. Collins started her career as a dual cadet having sailed on deep-sea oil and gas tankers before she joined Condor.
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