British Royals

Liam Payne, the music star who rubbed shoulders with royalty

Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, has died at the age of 31. He shot to stardom as a teenager and in over a decade as one of the biggest names in music, became involved in campaigns to support young people increase their own opportunities. It was work that brought him into contact with royalty. [getty src=”458918080″ width=”594″ height=”488&#8243…
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British Royals

The princess who gave up being HRH for love

Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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The Yorks

The Duchess of York joined by 'Coronation Street' street star for Breast Cancer awareness

It’s not everyday royalty and Coronation Street stars mix. On this occasion, it was for a good cause as Sarah, Duchess of York was joined by star Sally Dynevor during a visit to the Nightingale Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The centre offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services to both men and women with breast cancer. The Duchess took time to speak about her own…
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Queen Camilla

What spooky sight made Queen Camilla stop as Hallowe'en approaches?

Typically, we see Queen Camilla at London’s Westminster Abbey for a service or event. This time, it was to learn about the Sacristy Project, and with Halloween upon us, Her Majesty had a spook or two herself. Queen Camilla arrived to see the construction of the new building that will be known as The King Charles III Sacristy. The Sacristy will be built next to The Abbey where an old…
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