The Kents

Prince Michael of Kent attends a new standard presentation of the No. 230 Squadron

The No. 230 Squadron received a new standard on Thursday at a parade attended by Prince Michael of Kent at RAF Benson. Prince Michael, who is the Honorary Air Marshal of RAF Benson, was the Reviewing Officer on the day the squadron marched off the old standard and consecrated the new. Image taken by SAC Ryan Murray; UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2019. Personnel from 230 Squadron were…
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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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