British Royals

Monarchy Rules: a look at Queen Victoria

“The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them.” – Queen Victoria She is this country’s second longest-reigning Monarch, and she reigned over a grand industrial age for Britain as well as a British Empire that stretched half way across the globe. Her reign was so successful that her name defined the 63 year period in which she was Queen. We are…
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British Royals

In praise of unsung heroes: The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Duke of Gloucester is scheduled to present the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham on 22 September. The pavilion serves as a host venue to a broad range of community events and groups. There is also a café and bar located in the building. All activities and money brought in by the café, bar and events held are used for running the pavilion. The…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

William, Kate and Harry attend #RWC2015 Opening Ceremony

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry were present at the opening ceremony and the inaugural match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Friday evening. View image | gettyimages.com As the ceremony began, we were treated to a short vignette highlighting the birth of Rugby at Rugby School in 1823 and the moment that William Web Ellis picked up the ball and ran. The only difference…
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Prince Edward visits King Edward in Cornwall

Prince Edward was in Cornwall yesterday, to visit the site of the King Edward Mine restoration project. The Prince’s visit coincides with the completion of a conservation project to restore the historic buildings at the Mine. The Cornwall Council, which owns the site…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William bestows knighthood upon Rugby legend Gareth Edwards

Prince William took the helm at an Investiture at Windsor Castle on Thursday and was given the chance to bestow a knighthood on Welsh rugby legend, Sir Gareth Edwards. [getty src=”488734990″ width=”370″ height=”594″] Sir Gareth was named in the 2015 Queens Birthday Honours list. It seemed The Duke of Cambridge was more concerned about the upcoming Rugby World…
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