The new academy will offer leaders the
chance to develop skills to deal with major policy challenges and
the critical issues facing the world today. Before unveiling a
plaque to commemorate her visit, The Queen was invited to say a few
words, "I am delighted the Royal Institute of International Affairs
had launched this academy as it approaches its first centenary
anniversary. I wish the…
Bailey Dunn won't be alone in his trip to
London as his Headteacher, Mr Simon Marshall, has also been
nominated in the School Leader category. To add to the success of
two individual nominees, Highfield Community Primary School
has also been nominated as a finalist in…
The Invictus Games are looking for a host
for the Spring of 2016, with the whole of 2015 being dedicated to
finding the funds for another large scale event, as well as
fine-tuning plans. 2017 will see another games in the summer. The
13 nations that participated this year…
To raise understanding of the
threats a number of animal species across the world face,
United for Wildlife and Angry Birds have created an online
tournament called “Roll with the Pangolins”. In the game, players
will come across a Pangolin – a scaly ant-eater who is currently
one of the most critically endangered and most trafficked animals
found in the world. The online tournament begins…
Duchess of Cambridge saddened by news of young patient's death
16th November 2014
After meeting Fabian in 2011, when Kate
and Prince William visited Royal Marsden Hospital, The Duchess
wrote to the young man. In her letter, Kate told Fabian that:
“Despite your enormous, demanding course of treatment, I was so
touched by your strength of character and…
The Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di series
follows the adventures of three siblings who are from Singapore;
this ranges from their furry friends to an encounter with Royalty!
On their Diamond Jubilee tour of South East Asia, The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge made a stop in…
The wedding cake was designed by Fiona
Cairns and was composed of 17 individual fruitcakes, with 12 that
formed the base. The Duchess of Cambridge was very involved in the
design of the cake and specifically chose 17 different flowers to
adorn the cake, each with a specific meaning. As an example of her
attention to detail, the base of the cake was decorated with ivy
leaves (meaning marriage) and…
On the afternoon of the 11th November,
Vice Admiral Laurence paid a visit to the memorial of the Battle of
Crysler's Farm. The Battle took place on the 11th November 1813 as
part of an American plan, known as the St. Lawrence Campaign, to
invade and capture…
"This time last year I was asked to be
this magazine’s Guest Editor. It was a wonderful opportunity to
fill the available space with articles by people whose
contributions to the countryside I respect and hold in such high
regard. They epitomise so much that is best…
According to a statement made by the
British High Commission in Lusaka, The Countess of Wessex will be
acting in support of The Queen and of Prince Philip. British High
Commissioner in Lusaka, James Thornton, has expressed his delight
that a leading member of The Royal Family will be in attendance at
Mr Sata's funeral. It wont just be the Countess representing
Britain at the funeral in…
