Prince & Princess of Wales

A new private secretary for the Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales has hired a new Private Secretary, ready to help her get back into royal duties once she recovers from the abdominal surgery that has sidelined her since the beginning of the year. According to a report in The Times, Kensington Palace confirmed reports that Lieutenant Colonel Tom White has been appointed as Catherine’s new Private Secretary. Lieutenant Colonel White…
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The Gloucesters

The Gloucesters in Gloucester on a musical outing

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester paid a visit to Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday to visit with members of its musical departments. The Duke and Duchess are both big supporters of choral music and cathedrals, with the Duke patron of Cathedrals in Pilgrimage and the Duchess patron of Cathedral Music Trust. At Gloucester Cathedral, both are patrons of the ongoing In Tune Organ and Music…
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The Edinburghs

A royal trolley service as the Duke of Edinburgh joins volunteers to serve up hospital lunch

The Duke of Edinburgh rolled up his sleeves and dished out lunch to patients at a London hospital as he met volunteers working towards the award his father set up. Prince Edward, who is patron of the Duke of Edinburgh charity, joined young people volunteering at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to share their experiences. The Duke helped prepare the lunch service before…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince of Wales visit British Red Cross

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the British Red Cross in London on the heels of a strongly-worded message about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East in which he said “Too many have been killed.” Kensington Palace had shared earlier in the day that William would…
British Royals

The most famous royal engagement ring of all

When Kate Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010, she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal engagement ring of all time: the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s oval sapphire ring. Diana received her engagement ring from Prince Charles in February 1981, choosing it from a tray of different rings. It was not a custom-made ring, in fact, it was available…
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