The World Health Organization (WHO)
announced that The Gambia has successfully eliminated trachoma, the
world’s number-one infectious cause of blindness, and the Countess
of Wessex has congratulated the country for its achievement. Ahead
of the WHO’s announcement, Sophie, who serves as Global Ambassador
for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
(IAPB), took part…
King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals his attempts to make one final visit to his friend, Prince Philip
26th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden turns 75
years on April 30th. To mark his birthday, he has been interviewed
on the Swedish podcast, “Värvet”, which according to the Royal
Family was recorded in Princess Sibylla’s Apartment at the Royal
Palace in Stockholm. In the…
Buckingham Palace 'displeased' about suggestions of a new Royal Yacht in Prince Philip's name
26th April 2021
Buckingham Palace is ‘displeased’ with
suggestions made in newspapers that a new Royal Yacht may be
commissioned and named after Prince Philip as part of his lasting
legacy. According to Same Coats, Deputy Political Editor at Sky
News, officials at the Royal…
The wedding dress worn by Diana, Princess
of Wales is to go on show at Kensington Palace. Diana’s famous gown
will be the centrepiece of an exhibition taking place at her former
home in the summer she would have marked her 60th birthday. The
wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Collection Trust
All Rights Reserved) The dress, designed by David and Elizabeth
Emmanuel, is…
Ten years ago this week, the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge were married on a beautiful, sunny spring day
in front of their closest family and friends .. and the world’s
most prestigious world leaders – 1200 to be exact. Many wondered
what to buy this lovely couple to…
From the dress to the diamonds, the walk
down the aisle to the kiss on the balcony, every part of a royal
wedding brings its own story. The marriages that have sealed royal
romances have always been of huge interest. Royal Central has a
huge selection of articles about royal…
The Princess Royal will attend two
ceremonies to mark Anzac Day alongside her husband, Vice Admiral
Sir Tim Laurence, tomorrow in London on behalf of the Royal Family.
The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence will attend the Anzac Day
Dawn Service at Wellington Arch in the early hours of Sunday
morning. Princess Anne will lay a wreath at the memorial and sign
the Book of Remembrance. She last…
Duke of Cambridge marks Anzac Day: "We stand together to reflect not only on their sacrifices but also their courage"
24th April 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has marked Anzac
Day with a message to the New Zealand and Australian High
Commissions in London on Friday morning. Ahead of events this
weekend to mark Anzac Day, the Duke sent a message to the New
Zealand and Australian High Commissions with Anzac…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
shared a new photo of their youngest child, Prince Louis, ahead of
his third birthday tomorrow. The photo was taken by the Duchess of
Cambridge at Kensington Palace on Wednesday shortly before the
Prince headed off for his first day…
The Princess Royal carried out her first
public engagement since her father’s funeral, visiting three NHS
hospitals in Gloucestershire. Princess Anne’s visits were to thank
the staff of each hospital for their hard work over the past year
and the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. She first
visited the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where she opened a
commemorative garden that…
