With the Queen looking for a Director of Music for the Chapel Royal Choir to lead the choir at Prince George’s christening, the concern is that the successful applicant may not be ready for the big day.
However, it seems Her Majesty need not worry. British broadcaster, Gareth Malone, has offered his services as the music director if the Queen is unable to appoint one in time for the…
Thousands gather as Prince Harry arrives in Sydney
5th October 2013
Royal fever hit Australia on Saturday as Prince Harry received a warm welcome as he arrived in Sydney for his first official visit to the country.
The Prince was greeted by thousands of well-wishers who hoped to catch a glimpse of the cheerful royal.
Prince Harry…
Latest royal book offerings
5th October 2013
Here is an insight into just a handful of royal must-read books which have been recently released or will be appearing in our bookshops and online in the very near future.
The New Royal Family: Prince George, William and Kate, the Next Generation, Robert Jobson and Arthur…
Clare Balding has revealed she was “terribly nervous” when she received her OBE from Princess Anne on Thursday.
“I got terribly nervous about this,” the presenter told reporters, after the ceremony at Windsor Castle. “I’ve been pretty busy then suddenly yesterday I thought ‘gosh I’d better make sure everything’s in order for…
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend her first engagement since giving birth to Prince George on October 18.
The new mum will visit the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where she will take part in a SportsAid workshop and watch young athletes in action.
The Duchess is to attend…
Prince Charles has recorded his favourite poem to mark National Poetry Day.
The father of Prince William and Prince Harry recorded the poem ‘Fern Hill’ by Dylan Thomas to honour the annual event.
The Prince of Wales has recorded his favourite poem, Fern Hill, to…
The Gambia withdraws Commonwealth membership after 48 years
3rd October 2013
President Yahya Jammeh has announced The Gambia will be withdrawing its membership of being part of the Commonwealth, just weeks before Prince Charles attends the head of governments meeting in Sri Lanka.
The decision to leave the Commonwealth, which The Queen is head of, is something to “very much regret” the UK Foreign Office has said, adding “decisions on Commonwealth…
'She did very well': Duchess of Cambridge praised for her royal return by protocol expert
3rd October 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised for returning to royal duties just weeks after giving birth to Prince George.
“She did very well,” protocol expert William Hanson told Royal Central. “She did great as usual and should be commended for…
Princess Anne adopts horse as she urges others to do the same
3rd October 2013
Princess Anne has revealed she adopted a horse called Annie this summer as she urged others to do the same.
The Princess Royal was speaking to Daybreak as she helped start World Horse Welfare’s rehoming campaign.
Princess Anne has urged others to adopt a horse after…
A movie poster used to promote ‘Diana’ has been removed in Paris after being placed near the entrance to the tunnel where The Princess of Wales died in 1997.
The placing of the poster outside the Pont de l’Alma tunnel led to widespread criticism and shocked many including close friends of Diana.
A poster used to promote the film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, has been removed in…