The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is deeply saddened to hear of the death of a woman who was hit by part of her escort.
Helen Holland, who was 81, suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a police motorbike rider escorting the Duchess through west London two weeks ago.
Mrs Holland died in hospital on May 24th 2023. Her family said they were ”utterly devastated” at her…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has spent some time in the Middle East this week on a previously unannounced visit to Iraq on behalf of her work with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
Buckingham Palace announced the news on Tuesday afternoon, noting that Sophie had…
Duke of Edinburgh jokes about living up to his father's plaque unveiling skills
17th May 2023
Typically when a new building is unveiled, a member of the Royal Family unveils a plaque to mark the occasion. This was no different for the Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday at the at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Merseyside – a moment that included some light relief…
Duchess of Edinburgh hosts Garden Party at Buckingham Palace with the blessing of King Charles
17th May 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh took the reins at Buckingham Palace this week as she hosted a special Garden Party for the Not Forgotten Association. With more than 2,000 beneficiaries in attendance, the event has been held every year since 1921.
The Duchess received permission from The King to host the event at the palace, as has been tradition for over 100 years now.
The Not Forgotten Association…
Prince Edward honours DofE Award winners for the first time as the Duke of Edinburgh
16th May 2023
It’s been only a matter of months since Prince Edward was bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh by his elder brother, King Charles III. Now, for the first time with his new title, the Duke has honoured winners of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DofE).
Around…
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor has been keeping up a very special family tradition as she participated in the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Lady Louise, 19, learned carriage driving from her grandfather, Prince Philip, and she was behind the reins again as the annual show…
The Duchess of Edinburgh was having the time of her life at the Coronation Concert.
Nearly every time the camera panned to her in the Royal Box, Sophie could be seen singing and dancing along to the show. One such moment was during Lionel Ritchie’s performance of ‘All Night Long.’
She quickly became a talking point on social media, with many users praising her dance moves and her…
Princes and frogs gathered together to celebrate the reign of King Charles III, and no, that wasn’t a typo.
In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance, Kermit the Frog could be seen waving and dancing in front of the Duke of Edinburgh in the Royal Box at Sunday…
The Duke of Edinburgh tests his skills as a chocolatier during visit to Cambridgeshire
15th April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh tested his chocolate-making skills while visiting Harry Specters in Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely. The chocolate company works to create employment opportunities for young autistic people.
The Duke was there as Harry Specters celebrated its…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has officially opened The Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre, the NHS’s first orthopaedic centre entirely dedicated to military veterans.
On Tuesday, 4 April, Her Royal Highness arrived at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, the Shropshire facility that houses the new centre. There, she was welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Carl Meyer…
