The Duke of Edinburgh has been named
patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and International Award,
following in his late father’s footsteps with the royal youth
awards scheme. Edward, who was named Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th
birthday last week, has been involved with the Awards since 1988.
He joined the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International
Award in 2006. The late…
King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II
14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of
King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with
Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of
a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite
flowers. As he paid…
King Charles hails the ''extraordinary potential'' of the Commonwealth in his first address as head
13th March 2023
King Charles III has said the
Commonwealth remains a major force for good in the world and has
”extraordinary potential” which ” is more than equal to the
challenges we face.” In his first address as Head of the
Commonwealth, The King spoke of how the…
For almost a thousand years, coronation
services have taken place at Westminster Abbey, in times of peace
and strife. The sovereign sometimes arrives at the Abbey a popular
figure; sometimes, they’re deeply unpopular. More often than not,
they’re crowned by birthright and succession. On a few occasions,
they’re crowned after a battle, like the first king to reign after
the Norman…
The Princess of Wales to take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards
13th March 2023
The Princess of Wales will take the
salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards
during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day. The Prince of
Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has
taken over the position. Their…
After the pomp and ceremony of King
Charles III’s coronation on 6 May, he will return to Buckingham
Palace with one of the most important jewels in the country upon
his head: the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol
of the sovereignty of the monarch…
The King has visited the Royal Mews to
meet Noble – a seven-year-old horse – gifted to His Majesty by the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Noble, who stands at 16.2 hands, is
a black mare, and is settling well into life at Windsor. Photo:
Buckingham Palace / PA Handout The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
have a long association with The Royal Family. Having taken part in
The…
The Dukes of Kent and Gloucester at the forefront of The King’s mind when making decision about the new Duke of Edinburgh
11th March 2023
Almost 24 years ago in 1999, Queen
Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the then Prince Charles agreed that
one day, Prince Edward and Sophie would become the Duke & Duchess
of Edinburgh. The announcement was made on the couple’s wedding day
in June 1999, with Prince Edward…
The new Duke of Edinburgh is emotional as he speaks of his Duchess on special visit to city
10th March 2023
The new Duke of Edinburgh seemed almost
overcome with emotion as he visited the city. Prince Edward arrived
in the Scottish capital just hours after it was announced that King
Charles III had given him the title born for over seven decades by
their father, Prince…
The one member of Prince Edward's family who doesn't get a new title - his daughter, Lady Louise
10th March 2023
There is a new Duke of Edinburgh – King
Charles has created the title for his youngest brother, Prince
Edward. It means that, as of March 10th 2023, three of the four
members of Edward’s family now have brand new titles. However, one
doesn’t. The new Duke’s eldest child, his daughter, remains The
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and that won’t change at any point
in the future. At the…
