The Duchess of Cornwall has become Patron of SafeLives, a domestic abuse charity.
The Duchess will join a worldwide online festival today to discuss her longstanding work on domestic abuse and to announce her new patronage of SafeLives. The online festival is a 24-hour live event. The Duchess’ conversation has been pre-recorded, but she will discuss how she learned about domestic abuse…
The Duchess of Cornwall has become the Vice-Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity following an invitation from the charity’s President, General Sir Mike Jackson.
Her Royal Highness said on her new appointment: “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those in the…
The Countess of Wessex volunteers at a charity shop
26th June 2020
The Countess of Wessex has been helping out at a charity shop as she continues to support volunteers across a wide range of sectors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sophie’s stint in the shop was also part of the Royal Family’s high profile support for…
June’s Jewels: Diana's love of pearls
24th June 2020
Born into a wealthy British aristocratic family and later marrying the heir to the throne, Diana, Princess of Wales, had an enviable jewel collection. However, the late princess had a fondness for pearls, particularly chokers.
In June, the month where the precious stone features as the associated birthstone, Royal Central looks back at her extensive collection.
Pearl and Sapphire…
Why was Queen Elizabeth II’s first state visit to Norway?
24th June 2020
This year brings another special anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway…
The Countess of Wessex packs PPE for charity workers
23rd June 2020
The Countess of Wessex has been steadily working to help support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she has visited the Operational Support Hub of St John Ambulance to pack personal protective equipment for volunteers.
Sophie, who is Grand President…
The Duchesses of Cornwall and Cambridge took part in a joint video call with three of their children’s hospices patronages to mark Children’s Hospice Week.
In the video, Camilla and Kate were joined by Eddie Farwell, the co-founder and CEO of Children’s Hospice South West and Clare Periton, CEO of Helen & Douglas House, both Camilla’s patronages; and the Delf Family, a family whose…
New details about a stalker’s attempts to get onto the grounds of Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne’s country home, and to attack the Princess Royal were heard in court last week.
James Ballinger, a 35-year-old man of Farm Close, Minchinhampton, made a series of 999 calls…
The Royal Family celebrates Father's Day with special photos
21st June 2020
The Royal Family have shared a string of special photos to mark Father’s Day in the UK. The celebration falls on the Duke of Cambridge’s birthday this year.
Clarence House began the Father’s Day celebrations with a series of photos of the Prince of…
Happy Father's Day from the Cambridges! New photos released for double royal celebration
20th June 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released a couple of new photos over the weekend to mark both Father’s Day in the UK, as well as Prince William’s 38th birthday. In the photo, William is sitting on a swing with his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
According to reports, the swing William and the children are sitting on was a wedding present from…