Prince & Princess of Wales

First idea of how much the Cambridge Canadian tour will cost taxpayers

When members of the British Royal Family visit a Commonwealth country, citizens of that country foot the bill in the form of taxes. During the last tour taken by the Cambridges in September and October to B.C. and the Yukon, it was projected by the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage that $855,000 ( £507,523) would be spent to welcome the family of four and their staff. During their tour…
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The Sussexes

Kensington Palace call out racist and sexist abuse Prince Harry's girlfriend has received

Kensington Palace has a released a strongly worded statement condemning the “racist and sexist” abuse that Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been receiving. The statement released, which officially confirms the romance, says that Ms Markle ‘has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment’. This abuse includes racism in comment pieces, smears on the front pages of…
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British RoyalsFeaturesInsightThe Yorks

Why can Princess Alexandra undertake engagements but Beatrice & Eugenie can't?

As Royal Central has been reporting in recent days, tensions have been emerging between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York over the question of whether Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie should become full-time working royals. While Prince Andrew is pushing for his daughters to gain more recognition and not be overshadowed by their cousins, Princes William and Harry, the Prince of Wales has…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen to lay remembrance wreath which weighs less due to advancing age

The Queen will be laying a lighter wreath at the Cenotaph this year during the Remembrance commemorations due to her advancing age. The 90-year-old monarch will lay a wreath that weighs less for the first time in the over 60 years she has been Queen. The specially designed wreath is made from hardboard, broom and crepe paper, and weighs around 12lb. Speaking to The Daily Mail, a source said…
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