British Royals

The Queen misses out on an Ascot win as the royal party enjoys Ladies Day

The Queen watched from Windsor Castle as two of her horses came close to wins on day three of Royal Ascot. The Monarch wasn’t present at the meeting, instead following the action from home as her horse, Reach for the Moon, was beaten into second place in the Hampton Court Stakes by Claymore. Reach for the Moon had been tipped for a long time to be in a strong position to provide Her…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend memorial service for those who died at Grenfell Tower

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended a memorial service for those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire. Their Royal Highnesses first met with survivors and those who lost loved ones privately before the multi-faith service at the foot of Grenfell Tower. At the conclusion of the service, the Duke and Duchess laid a wreath with a card that said: “In remembrance of all those we…
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British Royals

Prince Andrew to have no public role at the Order of the Garter ceremony

The Duke of York will not take part in the public procession for the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor. He will not take part in the service at St. George’s Chapel either. Prince Andrew will, however, be present for private elements within the traditional event including the investiture of new members and the lunch held at the castle beforehand. Royal officials described it as…
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