The Queen has been named as the Owner of the Year by the Racehorse Owners Association, awarded in recognition of her success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot earlier this year.
The Queen has won two awards at the annual ROA Awards.
The award was also given to Her Majesty in recognition of her unparalleled commitment and contribution to horse racing for more than 60 years.
The Monarch won the award…
Royal Family lead tributes to 'leader and great man' Nelson Mandela
6th December 2013
The British Royal Family have spoke of their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95 at his home in South Africa on Thursday evening.
Her Majesty The Queen explained she was “deeply saddened” to learn of the former South African…
William and Kate learn of Nelson Mandela's death during premiere of film about his life
5th December 2013
This evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were present at the premiere of the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom when the announcement that the former South African President had died was made to the world.
Prince William made a short off-the-cuff speech to the media…
Prince of Wales to make donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee
4th December 2013
Whilst attending the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, The Prince of Wales will make a donation to the DEC to further aid the work in the Philippines after the tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan. During the reception held at Lancaster House, The Prince will meet with workers, volunteers and supporters involved with DEC.
As reported by Royal Central last month, Guests in…
On Monday, 9 December The Duchess of Cornwall as Royal Colonel will issue Operational Service Medals to the 4th Battalion, The Rifles at the Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire. The 4th Battalion retuned from Afghanistan after a six month deployment.
In 2007, The Duchess…
The WWTW Teams began their arduous journey at 1335GMT Sunday afternoon.
Team Glenfiddich with its Patron Prince Harry has finally started the grueling Antarctic trek.
“The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge got underway at 1335GMT this afternoon. Team Glenfiddich…
Prince Charles sends message to Glasgow helicopter crash victims
1st December 2013
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have sent their “most heartfelt thoughts and sympathy to the families of those who were lost or injured in Friday’s truly shocking helicopter accident in Glasgow”.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall join the Queen in leaving a message of condolence
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, which is how the couple are known in Scotland…
Her Majesty is to be guest of Honour on the 70th Anniversary of the D- Day landings on 6 June 2014.
6 June 2014 will mark the 70th Anniversary of D Day, the allied campaign which turned the tide of war into an eventual victory. The Queen will take part in the anniversary as…
The Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended the annual SportsBall gala for SportsAid, the charity of which Her Royal Highness is patron, at Embankment Gardens, London, where she presented the One to Watch award in front of dozens of assembled guests.
Catherine, who has…
The Prince of Wales will attend a black tie dinner hosted by English Heritage to honour 100 years of heritage protection.
In honour of 100 years of heritage protection, English Heritage is hosting a black tie dinner on 4 December, which the Prince of Wales will be attending.
Along with the centenary celebration, the dinner will commemorate the reopening of Kenwood House. Home to one of the…
