It is a moment she always marks privately
but, this year, it will be very different. On the morning of
February 6th 2021, Elizabeth II will reach the 69th anniversary of
her accession. However, almost seven decades on from the start of
her reign, this year’s historic moment will have a changed aspect.
The Queen will spend the day at Windsor Castle where she has been
isolating with the Duke of…
The Countess of Wessex supports football charity in special anniversary year
5th February 2021
The Countess of Wessex joined in a
special video call on Thursday, marking the 20th anniversary of the
Foundation of Light charitable organisation. The Foundation of
Light, founded by the former chairman of Sunderland AFC, is one of
the largest football charities in the…
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke with a
group of teachers at a County Durham school to mark Children’s
Mental Health Week, noting the important role that teachers play in
their students’ lives and how their mental health is also
important. Kate opened the call by asking…
Sadness for The Queen as her close friends Lord and Lady Vestey die
4th February 2021
Two of The Queen’s close friends, Lord
and Lady Vestey, have died within weeks of each other. Lord Vestey,
formerly Her Majesty’s Master of the Horse, died at the age of 79
it was announced on Thursday. Just a few weeks prior, Lady Vestey
died ‘suddenly but peacefully’ at the age of 71. The couple had
been married for 40 years had three children together. Lord…
There’s a new book marking the Duchess of
Cambridge’s ten years in the Royal Family that focuses on her
fashion over the past decade. Containing almost 200 photos, The
Duchess of Cambridge A Decade of Modern Royal Style by Bethan Holt
takes the reader on a…
Prince Harry is best known as the Duke of
Sussex – a title granted to him by The Queen in May 2018 upon his
marriage to Meghan Markle. A lesser known title also bestowed upon
him was Baron Kilkeel – a subsidiary peerage which the prince can
use when he visits…
The Queen sends condolences on the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore
2nd February 2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the war veteran
who captured imaginations around the world with his heroic
fundraising for the NHS has died. He was 100 years old. The Queen
has sent a private message of condolence to his family. Sir Tom was
admitted to hospital at the weekend after suffering from pneumonia
and testing positive for coronavirus. His death was announced on
the afternoon of February 2nd…
The Duke of Sussex has spoken of
resilience as he joined competitors and organisers in confirming
that the Invictus Games for 2021 have been postponed because of the
coronavirus pandemic. Prince Harry, who set up the Games, took part
in a special video message alongside…
The Duke of Sussex has accepted an
apology and damages from the publishers of the Mail on Sunday
newspaper and the Mail Online over an article claiming he had
‘’turned his back’’ on the Armed Forces. The pieces, published in
October 2020, claimed that Prince Harry…
The Duke of Gloucester highlights increased challenges in the fight against leprosy
31st January 2021
To mark World Leprosy Day, the Duke of
Gloucester has highlighted the extra challenges faced by all those
working to eradicate the disease as the coronavirus pandemic
continues. The Duke, who is Vice President of Lepra UK, wrote to
the organisation to mark the annual event which highlights the
global fight against the condition. And his letter reflected on the
increased pressures for those…
