British Royals

Catherine returns to Wales with a new patronage and a challenge

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31st January 2025
The Princess of Wales was in Wales for two engagements, including introducing an important new role.  The Princess of Wales visited Tŷ Hafan, a children’s hospice in Wales. Kensington Palace shared that Her Royal Highness has officially been named as Patron of the hospice.  She took over from The King, who took on the patronage since 2001. Previously, the role belonged to Diana…
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British Royals

Princess Beatrice gives birth prematurely to a baby girl

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29th January 2025
Princess Beatrice and her husband have welcomed their new baby. Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have a second daughter. She was born on January 22nd 2025 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The new royal baby is called Athena Elizabeth Rose. Her parents said their daughter had arrived early but is doing well. The newest member of the Royal Family weighed 4lbs and 5 ounces at…
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The Edinburghs

Sophie at 60 - the Duchess who did is now a royal superstar

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22nd January 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh has celebrated her 60th birthday and the Royal Family marked a milestone in the life of one of their MVPs. When Sophie Rhys-Jones married the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1999, they weren’t slated for full-time royal roles. The pair—the Earl and Countess of Wessex as they were styled at the time—wanted to continue in their jobs and…
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King Charles III

King Charles meets 99 year old veteran as he salutes the Gordon Highlanders

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21st January 2025
King Charles started his week with a special engagement as he met a 99 year old veteran.  While visiting The Gordon Highlanders Museum, The King was able to meet Jim Glennie who is a veteran of the Second World War and took part in the D-Day landings. He was captured by Nazi forces and held as a prisoner of war for four months.  When the veteran met King Charles, he joked “long time, no…
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