British RoyalsFeatures

Welcome, August Brooksbank, to a rather unusual club

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that I have very, very little in common with royalty. I love writing about them but the ruling dynasties of the world, past and present, are a long way removed from my origins in the East End. However, as the eighth month of the year reaches its peak in 2021, I am reminded of a strange little bond I share with the current twelfth in line to the throne. For…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Prince Charles celebrates special railway anniversary on Scottish trip

The Prince of Wales was in the Highlands on Sunday, 8 August, to celebrate a historic anniversary. He visited Dunrobin Castle, most of which dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, and Dunrobin Castle Station.  Prince Charles, known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, went to Dunrobin Castle to mark the 150th anniversary of the Duke of Sutherland’s Railway. The estate is on the east…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen hails Olympic athletes as an ''inspiration'' in special message marking the end of Tokyo 2020

The Queen has sent her congratulations to athletes from Britain and the Commonwealth as the Tokyo Olympic Games come to a close. In a special message released just hours after the XXXII Olympiad ended, The Queen described those who had taken part as an ”inspiration” in ”unique and challenging times”.# The full message, sent on August 9th 2021, reads: I send my…
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British RoyalsThe Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend Chelsea Pensioners Founder's Day Parade

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been out on an engagement while many of the royals are off for holidays. The pair visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the annual Founder’s Day Parade with the Duke there as the Reviewing Officer.  The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Chelsea Pensioners, known for their striking scarlet coats, are retired…
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