British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

Earl of Wessex hosts online awards celebration with celebrity friends

Although the coronavirus crisis prevented the official ceremonies for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award from happening, that didn’t stop the Earl of Wessex from honouring this year’s inspiring recipients. In a video posted on the Royal Family’s social media accounts, the Earl shared a video message for the 12,468 young people receiving their Gold Award – along…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne opens up in rare interview

The Princess Royal has given a rare interview to Vanity Fair ahead of her 70th birthday later this summer. Of her heavy schedule, which she attributes to not wanting to sit around, she says, “I make their lives more difficult in terms of the logistics, I’m afraid, but if I’m going to be in London, I don’t want to be hanging about. A lot of stuff goes on here, so there’s a question of…
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British RoyalsCoronavirusPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge pens letter to Church of Scotland for Easter

The Duke of Cambridge has sent a letter to the Moderator of the Church of Scotland ahead of Easter, writing that he appreciates what the Church has done to “re-invent itself digitally” to provide a space for worshippers. “I wanted to acknowledge how difficult a time this must be for the Church of Scotland and your Ministries,” William writes. “You have had to close your Churches at…
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FeaturesHistoryKing Charles III

Why Charles and Camilla couldn't wed at Windsor Castle

When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall announced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil…
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