The Edinburghs

Duchess of Edinburgh takes on new patronage linked to late father-in-law, Prince Philip

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27th November 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is adding a new role to her resume as she becomes patron of Plan International UK. The news was announced on UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Duchess isn’t the first royal to become patron of the organisation. Her late father-in-law, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh held the role from 2015 until his death in April of 2021. The Duchess…
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British Royals

Inspiration for the environment for a jewel of a project

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26th November 2024
Prince William joined another heir to the throne, His Highness Theyazin bin Haitham, to launch a groundbreaking expedition. The Prince of Wales joined the heir to the Omani throne at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington on Monday to launch the “Jewel of Arabia” expedition. The expedition will see explorer and guide Mark Evans MBE lead a group of six in the footsteps…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla shares kind words with Dame Maggie Smith's son

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22nd November 2024
Queen Camilla offered her condolences to one of the late Dame Maggie Smith’s sons as they met at a celebration of writing. The Queen hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for the winners of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024.  Several actors were invited to read excerpts from the winning essays, including Dame Maggie’s son, Toby Stephens. Other stars involved…
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British Royals

The cost of The King's Coronation revealed

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21st November 2024
The cost of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla has been revealed. The figure is inside the annual review of the government department which took the lead role in supporting the celebrations. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport worked with the Royal…
British Royals

The Queen is given honour by the Princess Royal

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21st November 2024
The Princess Royal presented her sister-in-law, The Queen, with an honour for her work to promote reading. Queen Camilla was given an honorary doctorate in Literature by the University of London and Princess Anne, as the institution’s Chancellor, was tasked with its presentation. The two shared a smile as the Princess, towering over The Queen from her Chancellor’s stage, adjusted…
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