Queen Camilla

How Queen Camilla shook up Trooping outfits

Queen Camilla chose a very specific look for her first Trooping the Colour as Queen in 2023, donning a military inspired gown rather than a standard day dress. The Queen wore a striking scarlet silk coat dress from designer Fiona Clare Aldridge. The floor-length silk coat dress was specifically designed to pull on elements from the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. It includes “The Grenade…
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British Royals

King Charles III dissolves parliament

The King has formally dissolved parliament as the UK prepares for a general election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told King Charles III on May 22nd that he intended to call an election with the poll taking place on July 4th 2024. Parliament was prorogued days later and…
Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne and Duke of Kent host special garden party as RNLI marks important event

The Princess Royal and the Duke of Kent hosted a garden party in honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Buckingham Palace.  The Duke of Kent was shown a lifeboat during the Garden Party marking 200 years of lifesaving by the RNLI (Royal Family You Tube still/ fair use) On 23 May, Princess Anne and The Duke of Kent hosted over 2,500 RNLI staff members, volunteers, and family…
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British Royals

State Visit in jeopardy as King Charles gives nod to general election

The decision of the Prime Minister to call an election on July 4th 2024 puts a long awaited State Visit in peril. The Emperor and Empress of Japan are set to make a State Visit to the UK in June. However, a general election could put that on hold. Despite the pomp and ceremony of State Visits, and the focus on royal ceremonial such as the carriage processions and the State Banquet, the trips…
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British Royals

King Charles arrives at Chelsea Flower Show for first time since becoming RHS patron

The King, brand new patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, has arrived at the Chelsea show for the first time since taking on the role. King Charles announced earlier this month that he would become the RHS patron. The role has huge significance for His Majesty for a number of reasons. The last person to hold the role was his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The spectacular floral…
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