The Sussexes

Prince Harry to represent The Queen at service to celebrate Nelson Mandela's life

Clarence House has confirmed the young royal will attend the National Service of Thanksgiving to mark the late South African president's life, on Monday 3 March at Westminster Abbey. The service, which will be broadcasted by the BBC, will also include an address by The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu. In December, the iconic leader passed away after a long battle with his health. Prince Charles…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to name new aircraft carrier

The ship, which is the most complex warship ever built in the UK, will be named with a traditional champagne christening. The ceremony will be held on July 4th at Rosyth dockyard, in Fife, where the ship is being assembled. Thousands are expected to attend the ceremony…
The Edinburghs

Earl and Countess of Wessex enjoy family holiday in Switzerland

Prince Edward and Sophie, with their two children children Lady Louise, ten, and James, Viscount Severn, six,  arrived in St Mortiz, Switzerland, earlier this week for a ski trip. The family were spotted having a joyous time on the ski slopes and the protective parents ensured their two children were wearing helmets. The two hard-working royals will no doubt be enjoying a brief break from their…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge joins The Queen for Buckingham Palace reception

Hollywood stars including Dame Helen Mirren, Joan Collins and Helena Bonham Carter all attended the reception at the Palace to celebrate dramatic arts. Kate, 32, left Prince William and Prince George at home to accompany monarch for the event, which was held in honour of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, of which The Queen is Patron. //instagram.com/p/khreJ1uBZb The Duchess was spotted arriving…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William wants all ivory in Buckingham Palace 'destroyed'

The Independent on Sunday reports that some 1,200 objects in the royal collection are made from ivory and their destruction would apparently be welcomed by wildlife activists across the world. A throne from India that incorporates elephant ivory plaques is just one of the items that Prince William wishes to have destroyed. It is hoped that the move would encourage other heads of states give up…
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