After the hugely successful ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London, creators of the art installation, sculptor Paul Cummins, 37, and theatre designer Tom Piper, 50, were given MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Paul Cummins, from Chesterfield, received his MBE for services to art and First World…
Duke of Cambridge’s itinerary for Japan and China tour released
19th February 2015
After it was announced last year that The Duke of Cambridge would be planning on visiting Japan and China in 2015, the itinerary for Prince William’s tour at the end of this month has now been released. At the request of Her Majesty’s Government, The Duke will first…
The Duchess of Cambridge had a day in Portsmouth on Thursday as she paid a visit to Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust. The Duchess has just returned from a two week family holiday on the Caribbean island of Mustique.
The purpose of Kate’s visit to Portsmouth was to…
William and Kate seek a maternity nurse in preparation for baby number two
2nd February 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are expecting their second child in April, are looking for a full-time maternity nurse to help with the new baby.
The Royal parents are to have begun asking about a full-time maternity nurse in September, when they approached the Norland Agency and Royal Nannies in London. William and Catherine are looking for a nurse who will stay will them for at least…
Benedict Cumberbatch urges William and Kate to help pardon historic 'indecency' convictions
30th January 2015
In an open letter to Her Majesty’s government, actor Benedict Cumberbatch has urged The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to help influence the government in pardoning around 49, 000 men who have been convicted in the past for indecency laws regarding…
On Thursday, the 12th of February, The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Portsmouth, where she will carry out two engagements accompanied by competitive sailor, Sir Ben Ainslie.
In the morning, The Duchess will visit the new headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851…
Residents near Anmer Hall, the home of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have become increasingly irked after a historic weathervane in the shape of a 17th century ship has apparently been ‘blinged up’.
The Georgian mansion’s weathervane has not only been re-painted to include gold gilt highlights, it is reported that a St George’s flag has also been removed from the…
Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry inspired Damian Lewis's Henry VIII
22nd January 2015
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, actor Damian Lewis has revealed that he took inspiration from The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry for his new role as Henry VIII in the BBC’s new period drama, Wolf Hall.
Lewis spoke of how it was the two princes sense of…
Today, The Duchess of Cambridge officially named The Clore Art Room, at Barlby Primary school in London.
Patron of The Art Room, a charity that provides art therapy for underprivileged children, The Duchess had to reschedule the event from last year, when she was suffering…
Following the announcement of his impending arrive in December 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received hundreds of gifts for their son, Prince George, as they carried out engagements across the country.
In total George has received almost 1300 gifts and presents from members of the public, officials, organisations and charities.Take a look at some of the unusual things he…
