As the President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, the Countess of Wessex will spend two days taking in the 122nd Devon County Show.
The association stages the show, and Show Secretary, Ollie Allen, says the Countess is looking forward to being part of the celebrations. These three days are the busiest in the county’s calendar. Metres of canvas are being erected to create a…
The fashion world’s reigning queen met Queen Elizabeth Friday morning at Buckingham Palace when she was officially created a Dame Commander of the British Empire.
Vogue’s Anna Wintour was honoured by the Queen for her services to journalism and fashion, named on the…
Looking Back at the Wedding of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
6th May 2017
On 6 May 1960, Princess Margaret became the first royal to marry in a televised ceremony when she married photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in a glittering service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess Margaret had been linked to several beaus, most notably her father’s and…
A day after Prince Philip announced that he would be retiring from royal duties in the autumn, Prince William stepped in beside his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
He was on hand to help welcome Burmese Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to Buckingham Palace.
With the Duke of Edinburgh’s announcement, it means that younger royals will need to take on more duties and Prince William is…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pick Bhutan picture to send to well-wishers
6th May 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently celebrated their sixth anniversary at the end April and those who sent the couple their best wishes received a token in return.
The Duke and Duchess chose a picture from their trip to Bhutan last year, taken by photographer Arthur…
As patron, Princess Beatrice congratulates Edinburgh Children's Hospital charity on new name
5th May 2017
Princess Beatrice of York is the Patron of the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital charity, (ECHC). The hospital associated with the charity has changed its name from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children to The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to better reflect…
Why the royal standard would never reveal clues to “emergency” Buckingham Palace meeting
5th May 2017
While #BuckinghamPalace trended on Twitter and the world waited in a frenzied state for news about the “emergency” meeting called on Thursday, many people turned their eyes to the flag flying over the palace. Though they may have hoped it would reveal a clue as to the nature of the meeting they would be disappointed because even if a monarch were to pass away, the Royal Standard would never be…
Here are Prince Philip's final few engagements that he will undertake in the coming months
5th May 2017
Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that the Duke of Edinburgh would retire from royal duties in the Autumn at the age of 96.
The Prince, who is not believed to be retiring for health reasons, will not accept any new invitations for visits and engagements but will…
While at the Farms for City Children on Wednesday, bonding with the sheep, pigs, chickens, and children, the Duchess of Cambridge revealed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte are excited for the three dozen chicks they have at Anmer Hall to hatch. Along with their dog…
With yesterday’s announcement from Buckingham Palace that Prince Philip will be retiring from his public role this autumn, talk has quickly turned to what this means for the rest of the family. With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already planning to relocate to London full-time this fall, the time has clearly come for the younger generations to increasing their contribution to supporting The…
