An avid reader and patron of the National Literacy Trust, the Duchess of Cornwall was in her element during a visit to Swindon this week. On Thursday, she celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Swindon Stories campaign during two engagements, participating in games and activities, meeting poetry award-winners, and interacting with foster children and their carers.
Swindon Stories, the…
She’s already popped in on two of her new patronages and now the Duchess of Sussex has visits lined up to the remaining organisations which she’s supporting. Next week Meghan will carry out engagements at the National Theatre and the Association of Commonwealth…
The Queen has called for people to seek common ground in comments that are widely being interpreted as a reference to the situation surrounding Brexit. The remarks came during a speech to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Institute at Sandringham during a…
Duke of Cambridge on mental health: "I still find it very difficult to talk about"
25th January 2019
At a panel discussion on mental health Wednesday, Prince William told the packed audience that attitudes towards mental health are changing and that the current generation has been a catalyst for change.
Billed as the Mental Health Matters panel, the discussion was based on the following question: “One in four people will experience mental illness in their lives, costing the global economy an…
The Queen takes part in a special edition of Pointless with host Alexander Armstrong
24th January 2019
The Queen took part in a special edition of Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong on Thursday at the Sandringham Women’s Institute.
According to Mr Armstrong, Her Majesty captained a team at the meeting for the impromptu game of the popular BBC One quiz show.
The…
The support given to people across the UK by care homes has been highlighted this week by two royal visits. The Countess of Wessex toured a new facility in Hampshire while Princess Alexandra popped into a long established facility in Surrey with very old royal links to…
The Duke of Cambridge has held a private meeting with former US Vice President, Al Gore, in Davos. The two chatted behind closed doors during their time at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering, being held in the Swiss resort.
Prince William, who has already interviewed Sir David Attenborough and taken part in a panel on mental health issues during his time in Switzerland, met Al Gore…
So what did Anna Wintour really think of Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress?
24th January 2019
Not too long ago, the world watched as Prince Harry married the then Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. With what is sure to be one of Her Royal Highness’s most memorable dresses, fashion’s long-reigning queen, Anna Wintour is breaking her silence on what…
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has some mad dance moves, and she showed them off at an appearance on Wednesday.
During her visit to Jewish Care’s Brenner Centre in East London, the 71-year-old Duchess showed off some dance skills that prove she is ready for a Jewish…
Children thrilled to receive message from Duke and Duchess of Sussex
23rd January 2019
Children from St Dunstan’s College’s reception classes were thrilled to receive a message from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex today.
The response from Their Royal Highnesses came after classes 00P and 00R sent homemade cards to the Duke and Duchess to wish them a happy Christmas.
Two students with the response from Harry and Meghan. Photo: St Dunstan’s College
And today…
