Mark your calendars: Swan Upping is
returning this summer on the River Thames. The annual census of the
swan population will take place over three days in July, starting
on 20 July from Eton Bridge, Berkshire, culminating on 22 July at
Moulsford on Thames, Oxfordshire. Buckingham Palace announced the
news earlier this week, with The Queen’s Swan Marker, David Barber,
noting: “Members of…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
24th June 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and
Duchess of Cornwall visited The Theatre Royal Drury Lane to learn
about the theatre’s restoration by its owner, Lord Andrew Lloyd
Webber, and his wife, Lady Madeleine Lloyd Weber. Upon arrival, the
Prince and Duchess were…
Investitures back as Prince of Wales hands out honours at St James's Palace
24th June 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales held
the first group investiture ceremony at St James’s Place since the
pandemic began. The Prince honoured 32 recipients from across the
UK, recognising them for their outstanding achievements, personal
bravery, and services to the UK…
The Queen has held her first face to face
meeting with the Prime Minister for over fifteen months as she
welcomed him to Buckingham Palace for their traditional weekly
audience. Her Majesty and Boris Johnson have held their regular
meetings by phone since March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic took
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The Duchess of Cornwall shares her favourite children's books alongside Elmer the Elephant
22nd June 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall spent her day
focusing on children’s literacy at two different events in London.
She started by visiting Griffin Primary School to open a new
library, and then hosted a storytime for children for the Literacy
Trust. The Duchess has made…
A picture is worth a thousand words and
sometimes captures the essence of a moment more than the most
perfect prose. The royal story is filled with images that tell a
tale all of their own.In this occasional series, Royal Central
looks at some of the best known…
Clarence House has been a favourite royal
residence in London for nearly two centuries. Although it is not as
well-known as the official residence of the sovereign, Buckingham
Palace, it has been home to several different senior royals.
Designed by famed Regency architect John Nash, who also designed
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews, Clarence House was built
between 1825 and 1827. The…
The Duchess of Cambridge says children’s hospices are "needed now more than ever" during Children's Hospice Week
21st June 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge has penned a
letter to mark Children’s Hospice Week, asking the UK to join her
“in thanking the UK’s 54 children’s hospices and their incredible
staff for the life-changing care they provide.” Held from 21-27
June, the national…
A year in the life of the Duke of Cambridge as William marks his 39th birthday
21st June 2021
As the Duke of Cambridge celebrates his
39th birthday today, let’s take a look back at the past year of his
life. Since last June, William has devoted himself to highlighting
frontline carers, emergency responders, NHS personnel, and vaccine
development and roll-out…
The Duchess of Cornwall has shared a
special photo from her wedding day to highlight the special role
fathers play. As Father’s Day is celebrated across the UK, Camilla
added an image of her arm in arm with her dad, Bruce Shand, on the
afternoon she married the Prince of Wales. The portrait was shared
on the official Clarence House social media accounts along with a
black and white photo…
