Did you know that The Queen has a secret
handbag code for getting out of tricky situations? When Queen
Elizabeth is finished talking to a guest, all she has to do is move
her handbag from one arm to another; this signals to her aides, who
come in and end the conversation. If the conversation is
particularly awful, all she has to do is put the bag on the ground
or spin her wedding ring. This…
Duchess of Sussex calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg a "true inspiration"
20th September 2020
The Duchess of Sussex has called late US
Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “a true inspiration.”
American-born Meghan issued a statement on Saturday following the
death of the 87-year-old judge who died after a battle with cancer
on 18 September.
Old traditions altered by challenging
times, royals reaching out as the world continues to change and
another unexpected style leader in facemask fashion. It’s been a
busy royal week – here it is, in pictures. Ceremonial in the time
of social…
Queen Elizabeth II is known for making an
annual visit to the Women’s Institute at West Newton near her
Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The Queen started to attend meetings
back in 1943, taking over as President from the Queen Mother who
had taken over the role from Queen Mary. But what exactly is the
link between the Royal Family and the Women’s Institute? First
founded in Canada…
The Countess of Wessex sat for a sculptor
on Wednesday while the process was streamed online in a bid to
raise awareness for the blind and partially sighted. Sitting for
Frances Segelman, Sophie adhered to social distancing guidelines to
pose for the sculpture. The…
In honour of his 36th birthday, the Duke
of Sussex along with the Duchess made a personal donation of
$130,000 (£100,054) to the African girls education charity, CAMFED.
The Duke and Duchess chose to match the public’s donation of
$129,000 which was raised as part…
The Prince of Wales has become patron of
the Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade as the organisation marks its
125th anniversary this year. The JLGB, as it is called, shared the
news on its website Tuesday, noting that Prince Charles’s patronage
will help transform the organisation for a new generation due to
his care for the youth of the United Kingdom. “We are delighted and
honoured to…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit East London to see impact of coronavirus on community
16th September 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried
out a series of unannounced engagements in East London on Tuesday
to meet people and find out how they have dealt with the COVID-19
pandemic and worked together as a community. William and Kate first
visited the London Bridge…
Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State in an effort to "leave the colonial past behind"
15th September 2020
Barbados is to remove Queen Elizabeth II
as the country’s Head of State as the Caribbean island signifies
their intention to become a Republic. Dame Sandra Mason, Governor
General of Barbados, announced the news in her Throne Speech on
Tuesday, saying that the…
Opinion: ''Hold Still'' is one of the Duchess of Cambridge's most important projects
15th September 2020
I wasn’t even 20 portraits in before my
eyes had welled up. Hold Still, a digital photographic exhibition
put together by The Duchess of Cambridge and the National Portrait
Gallery, has given us a glimpse of hope in a dark time. Of strength
and spirit and how we came together while we stayed apart. In my
opinion, this may be one of the most important projects the Duchess
of Cambridge has…
