It’s been eaten by generations in Forfar
and as she made her debut there as its countess, Sophie was more
than willing to join in the fun. The Countess of Forfar tucked into
a traditional bridie on her first visit to the area since receiving
her new title and went on to give her lunch the royal seal of
approval. A bridie is a meat pasty which has been made in the area
for years. It’s…
We know that Wales Week is always a
treasured time for Charles and Camilla but this year it took on an
extra significance. The Prince of Wales began his annual tour on a
date filled with significance. Charles was back in his principality
exactly half a century after his…
In honour of The Queen’s Holyrood Week,
we’re taking a look at royal history in and around Edinburgh. Our
senior reporter Kristin Contino headed to Scotland to find out more
about some favourite royal spots. “Britannia is the one place where
I can truly relax,”…
The summer sun shone on Hampton Court
Palace on Monday as the Duchess of Cambridge visited her Back to
Nature Garden, now part of the Hampton Court Flower Festival, along
with some special guests. The duchess looked very much in her
element as she hosted a picnic for her patronages and showed
children from Hampton Hill Junior School around the garden. The
green space, which she co-designed with…
As they made their debut in Forfar as the
area’s new Earl and Countess, Edward and Sophie got a reminder of
the long royal links with the area. As they toured the town, they
were shown the entry in church records marking the confirmation of
the Earl’s…
The Duke of Cambridge stunned
well-wishers outside Kensington Palace last night by coming by and
thanking them. They were holding an all-day vigil outside
Kensington Palace to mark what would have been the 58th birthday of
Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince William stepped…
Holyrood Week is well and truly under way
with the Queen carrying out a packed diary of engagements as her
traditional spell in Scotland starts. From a sunny day hearing all
about the enthusiasm of a new generation for the Gaelic language to
celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Scottish
Parliament, the royal diary has the spirit of the country at its
heart. And there’s plenty…
The Princess Royal’s husband has spoken
of his ”enormous admiration and respect” for all those involved in
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as his time as its Vice
Chair comes to an end. Sir Tim Laurence, who has been involved with
the CGWC for eight…
The Earl and Countess of Forfar will say
hello to the town that’s given them their new title today. Prince
Edward and his wife, Sophie, will be in Forfar for a series of
engagements, their first visit since the Queen gave her youngest
son his new earldom in March…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will
undertake an official visit to Pakistan later this year – a first
for the couple. Their Royal Highnesses are making the visit at the
request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. They will visit the
country in Autumn with further details being released closer to the
time. Reacting to the news, the High Commissioner for Pakistan,
Mohammad Nafees…
