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 will compete to win the
games, much like the Olympic Games bid, proving the country has the
right qualities to facilitate…
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…
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 Singapore. Sam loves
princesses, and so goes to see the Royal couple. William and Kate
greet the crowds and the children find…
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…
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 about the rural areas
of our remarkable country and I hoped that reading about their
work, craftsmanship, products and ideas…
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…
Returning to the country where he served
in 2007-2008 and again during 2012-2013, the Prince paid tribute by
laying a personal wreath and speaking to those gathered today.
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s
friends. They will never be…
Remembrance Sunday: The Queen leads National Service of Remembrance
9th November 2014
Held every year since 1919, on the Sunday
closest to Armistice Day (11th November), the ceremony
commemorates the contribution of British
and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and
women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The ceremony took
place at the Cenotaph and the Women’s Memorial on Whitehall in
London with broadcast coverage beginning on BBC One from…
