The Prince of Wales has told World War Two veterans that they are ”respected, thanked and cherished with all our hearts, and for all time”. Prince Charles’ words came as he led tributes on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
The prince was speaking at a special ceremony at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, held on the morning of August 15th 2020. He was accompanied by the…
The Queen's poignant message marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day
15th August 2020
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have sent their thanks to all those who fought in World War Two in a special message marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict.
As countries across the globe marked VJ Day, the Queen spoke of their gratitude for all those…
The Princess Royal marks her 70th birthday on August 15th 2020 and she’s got plenty to celebrate. Princess Anne has a royal career spanning over half a century and is widely admired as one of the hardest working and most dedicated members of the House of Windsor. In…
Three new photos of the Princess Royal have been shared to mark her 70th birthday.
The portraits were taken by John Swannell and show Anne at her Gloucestershire home, Gatcombe Park.
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Anne posed for the portaits in February, before the coronavirus pandemic led to lockdown in the UK, restrictions which are still being eased. Days before her big birthday, her…
The Queen offers promotion to Princess Anne for her 70th birthday
14th August 2020
The Princess Royal has received two military promotions ahead of her 70th birthday tomorrow.
The Queen has approved the promotion of her daughter in the Royal Army and Royal Air Force. The Princess was promoted to the rank of general in the Army and air chief marshal in…
The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, has visited the site of the fatal Aberdeenshire train crash.
Three people were killed on Wednesday when the 6.38 am Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street ScotRail train service derailed near Stonehaven amid…
The Princess Royal turns 70 on August 15th 2020. It’s a big birthday for anyone but this milestone is also providing an opportunity to look back and celebrate many of the achievements of a princess who only grows more popular. Anne’s story is a fascinating tale of modern royalty but it began in one of the most traditional royal residences around.
The Queen and Duke of…
The Broadway musical about the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s life, is set to premiere on Netflix after the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the new show from performing on its original opening night on 31 March.
Diana: A New Musical will now air on Netflix before the…
It might be the height of summer but August has plenty of royal history within its 31 days. From birthdays to wedding anniversaries to coronations, here are some of the most famous royal August anniversaries.
August 4, 1981
On this day in 1981 Meghan, the Duchess of…
The Princess Royal was born on August 15th 1950, the second child of the then Princess Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. Her arrival, at Clarence House in London, provided Britain with a brand new princess but although there was excitement and interest in the birth, the royal baby mania that had accompanied the debut of her big brother, Charles, two years earlier, wasn’t…
