British Royals

The Queen returns to public duties with a visit to Porton Down

The Queen has returned to public engagements, seven months after she went into isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic. Her Majesty, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down in Wiltshire to pay tribute to scientists there for their work. Amongst those receiving royal thanks during the trip were the scientists working with…
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British RoyalsHistoryQueen Elizabeth II

The Royal Family marks 80 years since The Queen's first broadcast

Public speaking has become second nature to The Queen since her first speech, 80 years ago. On October 13th 1940, the then Princess Elizabeth gave her first-ever radio broadcast at the age of 14 years old. Sitting alongside her sister Princess Margaret, who was then 10, at Windsor Castle, the future Monarch addressed the children of Britain and the Commonwealth during World War II. Prime…
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15 facts about Sarah, Duchess of York

As Sarah, Duchess of York marks her birthday today, learn more about the ex-daughter-in-law of The Queen: Sarah Margaret Ferguson was born on October 15, 1959, at London Welbeck Hospital to Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Ferguson (née Wright, currently Barrantes). She…
British RoyalsThe Sussexes

The Duchess of Sussex reveals she is worried about people obsessed with social media

The Duchess of Sussex made a virtual appearance at this year’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit, hosted by Fortune Magazine. Speaking to Fortune’s Emma Hinchliffe from her new home in Santa Barbara, California, on October 13th 2020, Meghan discussed cyberbullying and social media addiction. “People who are addicted to drugs are called ‘users’ and people who are on social media…
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CoronavirusKing Charles III

The Duchess of Cornwall visits Wiltshire Council to pay thanks

The Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the Wiltshire Council on Monday, thanking the staff there for their work for the county during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Clarence House, Wiltshire Council organised and facilitated over 420 community and voluntary groups throughout Wiltshire during the height of the pandemic, and the supporting toolkits that resulted from these…
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