Princess Anne and Family

“Not bloody likely” – The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury. Unfortunately…
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King Charles III

Prince of Wales announces Katy Perry as ambassador of British Asian Trust

Last night, the Prince of Wales announced American pop star, Katy Perry as an ambassador of the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund for India at the organisation’s annual royal dinner at Banqueting House. The Duchess of Cornwall accompanied her husband to the dinner where senior Cabinet ministers, global business leaders and other celebrities like Russell Peters also…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge pens message encouraging children to "find their brave" for Children's Mental Health Week

The Duchess of Cambridge has written a message for Children’s Mental Health Week encouraging young people to “find their brave” in a world that “can feel a scary and daunting place.” Her message reads: “For many children today, the world can feel a scary and daunting place. While we might not always feel brave inside, even the smallest act – such as sharing a worry or…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge's patronage The Art Room set to close due to lack of funding

A children’s mental health charity supported by the Duchess of Cambridge is set to close due to lack of funding. The Art Room is a group program that uses art-making and discussion to support pupils with emotional difficulties. The Duchess became of a patron of the organisation, based in Oxford in 2012. [getty src=”632575252″ width=”594&#8243…
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