Last week, the British parliament voted
in favour of air strikes in Syria as a way of combatting
militant group Daesh, otherwise known as Islamic State. However, in
fear of possible repercussions, royal security has been stepped up
as the risk of an attack in the UK increases. Security services
around the Queen and other senior members of the royal family has
been increased because police are…
On Sunday evening at 8pm, viewers in the
UK will be treated to an episode of BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow
which is this week airing from Balmoral Castle. Balmoral Castle,
The Queen’s private residence in Scotland, opened it’s doors
at the end of July where…
A week from Monday, Prince Harry will be
visiting Mildmay Hospital. Located in east London, Mildmay is an
HIV-dedicated hospital and charity. The 14 December visit will be
part of the official opening of their new purpose-built facilities.
Since 1988, Mildmay has been a…
Elizabeth to welcome King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain during UK State Visit
4th December 2015
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain
will be making a State Visit to the UK next March. The couple will
be staying at Windsor Castle during their stay from 8-10 March
2016, making this the first Spanish state visit to the United
Kingdom since 1986 when King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visited.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh last visited Spain in
1988. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of…
Prince Harry concludes South African visit with tribute to former President Nelson Mandela
4th December 2015
Prince Harry has concluded his seven-day
tour of South Africa, paying a visit to President Jacob Zuma
and issuing a fond tribute to the late former President Nelson
Mandela. The 31-year-old Prince, who began the tour last Thursday
in Lesotho, started the morning…
A pair of wooden gate posts
installed in The Duchess of Cambridge’s home village of
Bucklebury in Berkshire have been labelled as an
“eyesore” by the small village’s residents. The 8ft tall posts
have caused lots of controversy…
British broadcaster Channel 4 News has
turned down an interview with the Prince of Wales after refusing to
sign what it calls a “draconian contract”. Clarence House
reportedly offered Channel 4 an interview, as long as they agreed
to the terms of a contract which he presented to them, which
included the pre-vetting of all questions and right to control
editing. The tight level of control…
Prince Harry releases personal photos from his African conservation work this past summer
2nd December 2015
Prince Harry has released personal photos
and videos from his African conservation work this past summer. The
31-year-old Prince has spent three months in the summer working as
a wildlife conservation volunteer to highlight the threat to
elephants and rhinos from poachers.
Prince Harry, who has struck up a close
friendship with Afghanistan veteran Kirstie Ennis, lent his support
to the 24-year-old after she had her leg amputated on Monday.
Kirstie Ennis, who hails from Florida, joined the Marine Corps
at the age of 17, and was deployed to…
The celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s
longest reign just keep coming, as the Royal Mint has released a
new £50 silver coin in her honour. This is the first £50 coin to
hold the same face value as it is on sale for and only 100,000 of
the coins will be minted. Designed by youngest ever to receive the
honour, 33-year old Jody Clark, the coin is unusual as his images
appear on both sides…
