British RoyalsThe Yorks

Princess Eugenie hosts UN meeting on ending modern slavery

Princess Eugenie travelled to New York this week to host a meeting of key stakeholders in the fight to end modern slavery. The meeting at the United Nations’ world headquarters in Manhattan focused on the global problem which affects over 40 million people around the world every day according to the Global Slavery Index. The fight to end human trafficking has long been an important issue for the…
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The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrap up whirlwind trip to Ireland

While many people were talking about England taking on Croatia in the World Cup, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines for their first overseas trip to Ireland.  At the request of Her Majesty’s government, the couple embarked on their first official visit as newlyweds.  To kick off the tour, the Duke and Duchess delve into the abundant history of Ireland with a visit to a Gaelic…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth attends reception for RAF

The Queen attended a Royal Air Force reception in Edinburgh on the evening of the 3rd of July. Squadron 603, otherwise known as the City of Edinburgh Squadron was being granted the Freedom of the City. Freedom of the City of Edinburgh is the highest honour the city can grant to people and is given to those who are “held in the highest esteem.” The squadron was originally a light bomber…
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British RoyalsKing Charles IIIPrince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

The Royal Family's 2017 finances are released

Clarence House has released its annual accounts which reveal that funding for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, including capital expenditure and transfer to reserves, has grown by forty per cent in a year which saw both a royal baby and a royal wedding. The increased expenditure on the activities of the Cambridges and Sussexes is accounted for under “Other Costs” on…
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