The Queen conducts hundreds of
engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her
lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not
surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed
in advance of the actual visit to ensure everything runs smootly
for the royal party. At rehersals, one particular lady, 74-year-old
Ella Slack, has been tasked with…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir Timothy Laurence visit Belgium to commemorate Passchendaele
30th July 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
alongside Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, arrived in Belgium on
Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele.
2017 marks 100 years since one of the bloodiest battles of World
War One which saw half a million Allied…
The Queen has asked Prince Charles to act
as her representative at the 2018 Commonwealth Games which are to
be held in Australia. The 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place
in April next year; 70 Commonwealth nations and territories will be
taking part. While representing…
Those following the visit of the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge to Warsaw last week may have observed the
Duchess playfully suggesting that they should try for a third
child, in response to the number of gifts they had received for
Prince George and Princess Charlotte from dignitaries and
well-wishers. While the sentiment was most probably lighthearted,
it seems that one organisation is a little…
The Scottish Football Association has
received a fine of £4,000 after their fans booed “God Save the
Queen” during a match last month. During the World Cup qualifier at
Hampden Park this June, Scottish fans booed “God Save the Queen” as
it played for…
Earl Spencer says Diana's body has been targeted by gravediggers on four separate occasions
26th July 2017
Earl Spencer has revealed that there have
been four attempted break-ins to get access to the body of his
sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Speaking on BBC Radio
4’s Today Programme, the Earl said that attempts had been made to
steal or dig up her body four…
The brother of Princess Diana, Earl
Spencer, has said that he was lied to about her sons wanting to
walk behind the coffin during the funeral. Speaking to BBC Radio
4’s Today the Earl said that he was “lied to and told they wanted
to do it, which of course they didn’t.” Prince William and Prince
Harry walked behind Diana’s coffin alongside Prince Philip, Earl
Spencer…
The Duke of York’s Private Secretary has
called upon Australian entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas to the
Prince in an upcoming visit to the Gold Coast. Amanda Thirsk, who
is Prince Andrew’s Private Secretary, is also the Director of
Pitch@Palace – an…
Buckingham Palace has announced that the
Duke of Edinburgh will conduct his final engagement next Wednesday.
The 96-year-old will attend The Captain General’s Parade on
August 2nd which will mark the end of his public duties. Prince
Philip was appointed Captain…
Secret letters between Prince Charles and Tony Blair green-lit for publication
25th July 2017
Letter written to former Prime Minister
Tony Blair from Prince Charles over banning fox hunting will
be published. The Freedom of Information watchdog has green lite
the private letters, saying that they should be made public. Two
years ago the Ministry of State asked that “all correspondence
and communications” between the Prince and Mr Blair which “in any
way referred to hunting and or a…
