The Gloucesters

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 80th birthday

The Royal Family has celebrated one of its most discreet yet dedicated members, the Duke of Gloucester, as he turns 80. Prince Richard, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, marked the start of his ninth decade on August 26th 2024. The Duke and Duchess are among the hardest working members of the Royal Family(Photo by Charlie Proctor) The official Royal Family social media accounts were quick to…
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Queen Camilla

A day at the races for Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla was in York this weekend to fit another race into her summer schedule before the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, and others are set to visit Balmoral in Scotland. The Queen was at York Racecourse to take in the last day of the Ebor Festival (21 to 24…
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Celebrated composer appointed to special royal role created by the first king called Charles

The King has appointed the first Master of Music of his reign. Errollyn Wallen CBE becomes Master of The King’s Music, a role that goes back centuries. She succeeds Dame Judith Weir who was appointed in 2014 by Queen Elizabeth II. The new Master of The King’s Music is a celebrated pianist and singer-songwriter who composed pieces to mark both the Golden and Diamond Jubilees…
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Queen Camilla's Reading Room donates books to Liverpool library following riots

The Queen’s Reading Room has gifted books to the Spellow Library in Liverpool as the organisation is beginning to rebuild.  The Spellow Library Hub was set on fire on 3 August during riots in Liverpool. The popular library was a busy community gathering place and supported many different groups.  The Queen’s Reading Room, Queen Camilla’s online book club that promotes community and…
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Glamis Castle, the birth place of a princess and a setting for royal drama

Princess Margaret Rose, the beloved daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was born on 21 August 1930. While her sister was born in London, Princess Margaret was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland. And it was a moment of history as she was the first member of the royal family born in Scotland since 1600.  Princess Margaret was the first royal born in…
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