Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales is a surprise guest at Children in Need

The Princess of Wales popped up as the surprise guest to open Children in Need evening.As months of fundraising culminated in a packed TV special to raise money for young people across the UK and abroad, the Princess shared a special message with millions of viewers.Speaking to all those who have given up their time to bring in funds for a wide range of projects, Catherine said ”best…
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British Royals

Princess Alexandra's birth was the last to involve an old tradition started in a time of royal crisis

In years gone by, it was customary for the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine.The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936.Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
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King Charles III

As King Charles reaches a milestone birthday, how do Europe's other monarchs match up age wise?

King Charles III has marked a milestone birthday that only five other British monarchs have ever reached: his 75th birthday.But even though he’s among the oldest within his own dynasty, where does he compare to his fellow European monarchs? Let’s take a look. Here is every European monarch ranked oldest to youngest.King Harald of Norway — Aged 86Europe’s oldest monarch is the…
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Princess Anne and Family

The Princess Royal takes salute at March Past following Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph

The Princess Royal has taken the salute at the March Past which follows the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph.Princess Anne saluted over 10,000 military personnel from over 300 Armed Forces and civilian associations.The March Past sees military pay their own personal tribute at the Cenotaph before continuing to Horse Guards Parade.It comes after the Act of Remembrance on…
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