The Sussexes

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex to visit Morocco later this month

Kensington Palace has revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will undertake an overseas visit Morocco later this month. Harry & Meghan will visit the Northwestern African country for two days, starting on Saturday 23rd February. They will leave the country for the UK on Monday 25th February after conducting a number of engagements. Their Royal Highnesses are conducting the visit is at…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's racing plans are thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine flu

The Queen’s upcoming racing schedule has been thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine influenza in the United Kingdom. All racing in the UK has been suspended until next Wednesday at the earliest. This means that The Queen’s horse, No Trumps, will no longer race at Lingfield next Tuesday. Her Majesty is not in a unique position – horse racing in the UK is now in…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge presents hero sailor with gallantry medal

The Duke of Cambridge presided over the second Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, presenting awards to broadcasters and naval rescuers. Among the honourees was Leading Seaman Simon Wharton, a diver who received The Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his part in retrieving the body of a fisherman who’d gone down with his fishing vessel. “It’s an absolute honour to have been…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen marks 67 years since her accession

The Queen ascended the throne 67 years ago today. She will mark the day, which is also the anniversary of her father’s death, privately at Sandringham in Norfolk. Elizabeth II’s reign began at some point in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when King George VI passed away in his sleep. His death was discovered that morning when his valet went to wake him. The news that she was now…
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