British Royals

The Queen's Commonwealth Baton reaches halfway point

The Queen’s Commonwealth Baton Relay has completed 147 days out of its 294-day journey, marking the halfway point of the Relay. The Queen’s Baton Relay is a tradition that celebrates, connects, and excites communities throughout the Commonwealth in the build-up to the Commonwealth Games. The Relay officially began 7 October when Her Majesty placed her Message to the Commonwealth into the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet some friendly goats as they spend St David's Day in Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook various engagements on Tuesday as they spent St David’s Day in Wales. The day is the Feast of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. Falling on the first of March every year, the date marks when Saint David died in 589 AD. Traditional festivities of St David’s Day include wearing daffodils and leeks, eating traditional Welsh food, and women wearing…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles condemns Putin’s ”brutal aggression”

Prince Charles has become the first member of the British Royal Family to directly comment on the war in Ukraine, calling Russia’s actions “unconscionable”. Speaking at an event in Southend-on-sea, the heir to the throne called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “brutal aggression”. Charles was in Southend to officially grant the town city status following the killing of MP Sir David…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince George gets early lesson in the art of royal diplomacy

Prince George was the surprise guest of honour on Saturday afternoon, joining his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Twickenham Stadium for the Six Nations Championships. And at the age of eight, he got an early lesson in the art of royal diplomacy by keeping his allegiances in the crunch game to himself. William, who is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Kate, who is the new…
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