HistoryPrincess Anne and Family

#OnThisDay in 1987: Princess Anne was given the title of Princess Royal

On 13 June 1987 Princess Anne, only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was given the title of ‘Princess Royal’. In her role as Princess Royal, Princess Anne supports the Queen’s role as sovereign and carries out official duties on her behalf. In fact, the Princess Royal she is one of the busiest members of the royal family performing hundreds of…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William wishes Team England good luck in Euro 2016

Prince William has sent a message wishing the England players and manager good luck in the European Championship finals in France. Speaking in a specially recorded video message on the eve of the Three Lions’ opening game against Russia, which ended in 1-1 draw, the Duke of Cambridge said he was confident that the players will build on great performances and give the fans something to cheer…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Tonight's the Knight for Sir Rod Stewart! Queen's Birthday Honours List 2016 revealed

Rod Stewart, Tim Peake and Vera Lynn are among the high profile names who have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Rod Stewart is being bestowed a Knighthood for his services to music and charity after having a career spanning for nearly half a century. Vera Lynn also becomes a Dame Companion of Honour in this year’s list for services to Entertainment and…
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53 members of Royal Family attend national service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Queen's life

53 members of the Royal Family attended a national service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday morning to celebrate The Queen’s life as her official 90th birthday gets underway this week. Embed from Getty Images The Queen, who was wearing an Angela Kelly designed primrose yellow coat, dress and hat, attended the service with her husband Prince Philip, who turned…
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