Although it was their last day, it was
still jam-packed with engagements for Charles and Camilla. Their
first port of call was Monterrey at the Parque Fundidora where
Their Royal Highnesses received an official and very warm welcome
from the Governor of the State of Nuevo Léon, Mr Rodrigo Medina and
the First Lady Mrs Gretta Salinas de Medina. Whilst in Monterrey,
Charles and Camilla viewed an…
The new gardens have been created using
soil from 70 World War One battlefields as well as from the
Commonwealth War Graves Cemeteries in Flanders and The Queen and
King Philippe of Belgium both laid a wreath in the gardens. They
were closely followed by representatives of…
Now one of six across the UK, the
tribute in London was the original Field of Remembrance and was
first held in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in 1928. Each field
is a testament to the respect and gratitude felt by so many for the
country's fallen service…
They were greeted by young musicians and
dancers from an after-school music club in the underprivileged La
Boquilla neighbourhood who performed for the Royal couple. Prince
Charles and The Duchess visited the Museo del Oro, the gold museum
showcasing remarkable treasures from the nation’s early history. In
the courtyard, artisans showcased their wares and gave
demonstrations from hammocks to the…
Joined also by the Duke of Edinburgh and
Duke of Cambridge, The Queen and the King of the Belgians will both
lay wreaths after prayers at the memorial. With the ‘sacred soil’
taken from 70 different battlefields of the First World War, each
with the support of the…
Attending the event today was The Duchess
of Cornwall along with President Santos and the First Lady of
Colombia. Prince Charles reiterated his pain and asked Colombians
to follow the lead of Northern Ireland and start on a path towards
peace. The address comes as…
Prince Charles makes donation to slain Canadian soldiers families
30th October 2014
Clarence House confirmed a donation was
made to the True Patriot Love Foundation, which is handling the
outpouring of monetary donations coming in for the soldiers through
the Stand on Guard Fund. The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation
isn't disclosing the amount of the donation made specifically for
the soldiers. The Stand on Guard Fund was created in the wake of
last Wednesday’s…
Prince Harry attends Service of Remembrance to honour members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association
29th October 2014
Ian Ball meant to kidnap the Princess
Royal in exchange for £2 million ransom to be delivered in £5
sterling notes. This money was to be delivered by Queen Elizabeth
II herself and stored in 20 unlocked suitcases, placed on a private
plane whose destination is…
And why should it? The members of the
Women's Land Army, popularly known as the Land Girls have endured
hardships that were more physically tiring and strenuous to help
keep the country afloat during the World Wars. As the late
Queen Mother put it, "They have…
th, a stunning wine glass-one of a pair-
that was given to Sir John Hay of Restairig by Bonnie Prince
Charlie will be auctioned. It is estimated that this goblet is
valued at £7,000 – £9,000. Known as ‘The Hay Goblet’, it dates from
approximately 1768, stands 22.8cm high, and is engraved with a
seven-petalled formal rose (a common Jacobite motif) and a single
bud on a stem crossed with a…
