Queen Elizabeth II

Queen to step down as Patron of 25 charities

Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen will step down as patron of 25 organisations at the end of the year. Her Majesty, who turned 90 this year, is thought to be stepping down as Patron due to her advancing age and the gradual decline in her workload. Other members of The Royal Family will pick up the patronages, many of whom already serve as Vice-Patron or Presidents, ensuring a smooth…
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King Charles III

Downton Abbey creator in disagreement with Prince Charles

Most know Julian Fellowes as creator of the hit show Downton Abbey, yet he may be gaining another reputation over his disagreement with Prince Charles. Prince Charles’ Duchy of Cornwall estate has announced plans for a 100 house estate that will back onto author, Thomas Hardy’s property. As president of the Hardy Society, Lord Fellowes has defended the late author’s home, now for…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne arrives in Lincolnshire to visit Boston Stump

On Thursday 15 December, Princess Anne was in Lincolnshire to officially mark the reopening of a restored Boston Stump church devastated by floods in 2013 when the banks of the River Haven burst. The flood on 5 December 2013 affected 700 properties and businesses on 50 streets in the town and the church was flooded by two feet of water, which took several months to dry out, and is believed to have…
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Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

Home footage shot by Her Majesty aired on ITV

The new ITV documentary, When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gave a not seen before glance at the life of the Royal Family. One part that stood out, in particular, was Prince Philip playing cricket with Prince Charles. The footage from the 1960s was filmed by none other than The Queen showed the unusual version of the game; playing with cowpats. The…
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