British Royals

Dorothy Wilding, the ground breaking photographer who shaped the image of a reign

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19th August 2024
Dorothy Wilding became the first female photographer to take pictures of royalty. Her portraits of the new Queen Elizabeth II marked the first official portraits of the new reign, but her history with the Royal Family extended back to the 1920s. Wilding set up a studio in London in the late ‘20s and her first experience with royalty came when Prince George—who later became the Duke of…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne back on duty in Edinburgh after busy Olympics in Paris

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7th August 2024
The Princess Royal is back in the United Kingdom and has been in Edinburgh after a hectic two week trip to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics as a member of the International Olympic Committee.  Princess Anne was the guest of honour at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 5th 2024. She was first met by Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, Jason Barrett, before she officially…
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British Royals

King Charles goes into battle with another fountain pen and comes out smiling

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1st August 2024
Many may recall when King Charles first ascended the throne and he went viral for a few mishaps with pens while signing documents. The King has now made a quip about his travails with fountain pens as he arrived in Scotland ahead of his summer break. His Majesty paid visit to a giant peat bog which was recently given UNESCO world heritage site status. During the visit, The King was given a tour…
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King Charles III

King Charles sends message to Canadians following wildfires in Alberta

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30th July 2024
King Charles has sent a message to Canadians following wildfires blazing through the western part of the country, conveying his “deepest sympathy for all those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected.” In a letter shared by Canada’s Governor General, King Charles writes that he and Quen Camilla “are immensely saddened to see the significant damage that has occurred in Jasper—a…
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