Prince William appeared in one of his
duchies to focus on two of his father’s favourites: environment and
farming. On Monday, 10 July, the Prince of Wales arrived at
the Duchy of Cornwall’s nursery near Lostwithiel to inaugurate the
new restaurant within The Orangery. Talking with staff
members, His Royal Highness was heard saying: “It’s turned out
amazingly!” The Orangery…
The royal box at Wimbledon was packed as
the competition moved into its final stages. On day eight of the
2023 Championships, also known as July 10th 2023, a future king
rubbed shoulders with a prince and a duchess as they joined a crowd
treated to some top notch…
Presidential visits and protocol? Here's the moment a hug with a Monarch made global headlines
10th July 2023
It was the moment that spawned a million
protocol experts. When Queen Elizabeth II met then US First Lady
Michelle Obama in 2009, the two women hugged and nobody could stop
talking about it. Michelle Obama was accompanying her husband, US
President Barack Obama, to the…
The King and the US President have met at
Windsor as Joe Biden’s brief visit to the UK continues. His Majesty
greeted the President to the castle in a ceremonial welcome that
included an inspection of a Guard of Honour. President Biden flew
by helicopter to Windsor before being driven to the Quadrangle
where His Majesty was waiting. King Charles walked to the
President’s car to welcome…
The Duke of Edinburgh has presented new
colours to the London Guards in a special ceremony at Buckingham
Palace. The Duke, who is The Colonel of the 1st Battalion
London Guards, handed over the new colours before 100 soldiers
after a blessing by the Chaplain…
Wimbledon is a popular event for members
of the British Royal Family, with senior members of the Royal
Family attending each year as well as many members of the extended
Royal Family. There was a meaningful connection to the late Queen
on Saturday at Wimbledon, though- the…
An historic week for the Royal Family has
come to an end. The Scottish Coronation, which saw King Charles III
presented with the Honours of the country, brought pomp and
ceremony while the many tributes to the National Health Service on
a milestone anniversary gave a chance to celebrate those who do so
much to help others. And the summer weather brought time for
tennis, polo and cricket. Here’s…
Why William and Catherine are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland
7th July 2023
Many know Prince William and Catherine as
the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under
a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Following the
death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William and
Catherine were no longer known as…
The best pictures from a day of history in Edinburgh: King Charles and the Honours of Scotland
6th July 2023
King Charles III has received the Honours
of Scotland in an historic ceremony in Edinburgh. SSgt Dek Traylor/
UK MOD © Crown copyright 2023 His Majesty was presented with the
Crown of Scotland by the Duke of Hamilton. King Charles placed his
hand on the crown and…
On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was
returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car
was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill,
an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s
personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of
the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury.
Unfortunately…