The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have wrapped up their first full day in Pakistan, focusing on girls and education as well as state matters and celebrating Pakistani culture
Their first full day of engagements was meant to champion
“the importance of quality education” and highlight “how girls benefit from
pursuing higher education and professional careers,” per Kensington…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun their tour of Pakistan which features some sartorial highlights. Both the Duke and Duchess have made nods to their host country in their fashion choices.
Day 1The Duke and Duchess officially arrived the evening of 14 October.
William and Kate arrive at evening reception in rickshaw as an exception is made to allow vehicle in Islamabad
15th October 2019
As they arrived at the evening reception at the Pakistan monument this evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge rode in an auto-rickshaw to embrace the Pakistan culture.
The rickshaw is banned by the government in Islamabad, but a special exception was made to allow…
They’re becoming a bit of a royal double act. For the second time this week, the Queen has been joined by the Duchess of Cornwall for one of the biggest ceremonies in the royal diary. The two women have led events marking a major anniversary for Westminster Abbey, the church most associated with royalty in Britain.
The Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a special service at the…
Unseen footage revealed in preview for Harry and Meghan: An African Journey documentary
15th October 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex filmed a documentary highlighting
their visit to Southern Africa last month that will air on Sunday on ITV.
“It was a journey but not always the one I was expecting,”
host Tom Bradby says in the first advertisement for the documentary.
The Duchess of Sussex has two staunch defenders in former US
First Lady and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea.
In
an interview with The Sunday Times, the pair said that they both
find Meghan to be a gutsy woman, with Hillary exclaiming that…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday night, beginning their five-day visit to the country that aims to “focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation,” per Kensington Palace.
Arriving aboard the RAF Voyager plane, a British government
plane that carries government and royal VIPS, William and Kate…
The Queen chooses a diamond diadem made for a king for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
If anyone was going to show us the honourable draw between a Crown and a hat, it was the Queen. As debate continued over whether Her Majesty should use the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament, Elizabeth II had a rather elegant compromise. For this…
The Queen soldiers on through State Opening despite apparent cold
14th October 2019
The Queen has given her speech at the State Opening of Parliament despite appearing to have the remnants of a heavy cold. The Monarch looked to be breathing more rapidly and heavily as she took her place on the Throne in the House of Lords at the start of the ceremony and…
The Queen arrives at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
Her Majesty the Queen has made her entrance into the ancient Palace of Westminster for one of the most important and, this year, controversial part of her duties. Elizabeth II is now at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament.
The Queen left Buckingham Palace just after 11am on a wet and grey morning. She was accompanied by the Prince of Wales, her official consort for the occasion, and…
