What do Queen Camilla, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have in common? Their love of and passion for reading and their encouragement of others to get them to enter into a world that allows them to escape from the realities of the world for a few moments.
We are going to break down each royal lady’s work in the literature field, beginning…
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 during the reign of King Edward III. It is the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and membership is limited to 24 Knights and Ladies Companion.
The Sovereign has the sole discretion to fill memberships to…
King Charles III will preside over his first Trooping of Colour as Sovereign on June 17th 2023. What is this historic ceremony held every year?
Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old ceremony where a specific regiment presents its colours to the Monarch. The…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh show support for endangered wildlife at screening of new film
14th June 2023
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh have attended a screening of a film highlighting the dangers faced by rangers protecting wildlife in South Africa.
A special showing of ‘Rhino Man’ in London was hosted by United for Wildlife, the organisation set up by Prince William to fight the illegal wildlife trade.
The feature length documentary focuses on the work of the…
The Duke of Edinburgh has visited a training camp for Ukrainian soldiers in the UK.
The Duke spent time at the operation which is being held in the UK and run by several nations, including Norway.
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Prince Edward met…
Prince William sends personal thanks to soldiers who carried out Colonel's Review in intense heat
10th June 2023
The Prince of Wales carried out the Colonel’s Review ahead of next weekend’s Trooping the Colour.
The week before Trooping the Colour is the final rehearsal for that year’s trooping regiment. This year, the Welsh Guards have the honour of trooping their colour at…
The Prince of Wales is taking the battle for a cure a step further as he helped open the Oak Cancer Centre at The Royal Marsden in Sutton – a new state-of-the-art treatment and research facility.
The centre, funded by the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, has been a years-long effort by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Technology at the centre will…
The Duchess of Edinburgh begins celebrates for NSPCC's Childhood Day early
10th June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh, who is patron of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), got a head start on celebrating its annual Childhood Day as she joined school children in a fundraising activity.
During a visit to Richard Atkins Primary…
The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music
9th June 2023
The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young performers.
The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of the charity, Future…
A special recognition at Buckingham Palace for those supporting Pakistan flood victims
9th June 2023
There was a special recognition for members of the Disasters Emergency Committee as they met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to discuss how the British public has helped thousands of people impacted by devastating floods in Pakistan last year.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 different leading UK aid charities to raise funds and respond to overseas…
