British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Prince Harry plays polo while Meghan Markle cheers from royal box

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a huge step forward in their relationship when the couple was spotted at a polo match at Coworth Park. Markle made her first semi-formal appearance as Prince Harry’s girlfriend in the royal box at Audi Polo Challenge, causing royal watchers around the world to speculate that an engagement is not far off. “Nobody had any idea Meghan was coming,” a fellow…
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The Edinburghs

Countess of Wessex to attend Devon County Show

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 virtual…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William steps in for Prince Philip aside The Queen

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 already…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Why the royal standard would never reveal clues to “emergency” Buckingham Palace meeting

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…
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