Royal News

Princess Beatrice speaks out about feeling 'incredibly lonely'

Princess Beatrice has spoken of the “incredibly lonely” experience of premature birth, urging greater awareness and improved research as she marks World Prematurity Day in her role as patron of the charity Borne. The princess, 37, who welcomed her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, several weeks early in January, described the emotional strain of learning her child would arrive ahead…
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Features

William at 40: The birthplace of a future king

It’s been forty years since Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles welcomed their first child, Prince William. And he made his debut at what is now one of the most famous maternity units in the world, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. Since 1937, the wing has been used for private births. The Princess Royal gave birth to both of her children, Peter and Zara…
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State & Ceremonial

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge set up court in grand style at Kensington Palace

Having just recently moved into their newly renovated quarters at Kensington Palace, the future King and Queen of England, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are bringing back the splendor of the glory days as they prepare to open court in a series of grandiose gala dinners to benefit their philanthropic pursuits. photo credit: usembassylondon via photopin cc The Palace’s Georgian state…
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Insight

Royal Nursery Diary - Week 4: Paging Mr Sand-Man

It is three in the morning, and all through the house, Not a peep, not a sound… not even a mouse. Ahhhhhhhh… Prithee… Why can’t it be so? For the Sand-Man, little one, is a friend, not a foe… photo credit: Christine ™ via photopin cc Sleepus interruptus. The little red starfish beckons… His screams shatter the silence of the night. Through the open window, a…
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