British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

One million crystals will be used for a statue of the Queen's head

A dynamic and dazzling sculpture of Her Majesty The Queen’s head is set to grace Park Lane. Westminster Council have given permission for the sculpture which will be about five metres high on a plinth on the Southernmost traffic island. The sculpture is formed from over one million crystals hand-cut and individually positioned on a toughened glass sheet. It has been designed by the Italian…
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What is Trooping the Colour?

The majority of Brits will have heard of Trooping the Colour, but many do not understand what it actually is, why it takes place and who it involves. With the celebration taking place on 9th June, let us explain everything you need to know. The first thing you ought to know…
British RoyalsThe Sussexes

UK TV ratings down for Royal Wedding compared to the Cambridges' in 2011

The ratings are in, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding was seen by an audience of 11.5 million viewers, far behind the audiences of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding and the Earl and Countess of Wessex’s wedding. In the UK, 8.9 million viewers watched the wedding on BBC One while 2.6 million watched on ITV. These figures were compiled by BARB – or the Broadcasters’…
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Prince Harry to visit the Netherlands in July - will the Duchess of Sussex join him?

Dutch media are reporting that Prince Harry will be visiting the Netherlands in late July. The rumoured trip is to announce the 2020 Invictus Games that will be held in The Hague and Rotterdam over a one week period, according to NOS. The exact date of the games is yet to be determined and if Prince Harry’s new bride, the Duchess of Sussex will join him on his short trip. In February…
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Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece on the Duchess of Sussex: "I cannot wait to see how Meghan's role will evolve"

Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has spoken optimistically about the new Duchess of Sussex’s role in the British Royal Family in an interview with Paris Match magazine. “This marriage is the symbol of an opening to the new millennium,” Marie-Chantal said. “Meghan will be very active in charity work. She is passionate about human rights and the fight for equality in all areas, as is…
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