Veterans of the Battle of Britain, their
families, as well as representatives from the military attended the
service on Sunday. This annual service observes the incredible
victory, and loss of life, by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew
during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The occasion mark’s the
nation's gratefulness for the service and sacrifice of those who
took part in this critical…
Royal Central interviews Prince Harry's youngest Invictus fan
19th September 2014
There was one photo that struck me
though, and I wanted to find out more about Rio Woolf, who met
Prince Harry. Rio is a fun-loving 6-year-old – he’s also an amputee
with a passion for the Paralympics. He was born with a
one-in-a-million bone deficiency in his lower…
The artefacts were excavated from a
prehistoric cremation burial unearthed within a cist at Whitehorse
Hill, Dartmoor, on land which comprises part of the Duchy of
Cornwall estate. This gift is made as the items go on display to
the public at Plymouth Museum and City Art…
Canterbury Panel commemorating 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta completed
16th September 2014
Royal School of Needlework member Rhoda
Nevins was commissioned by Runnymede Borough Council to design and
embroider the twelve panel tapestry to mark the 800th anniversary.
Each of the 12 panels tells the story of the events and the
significant figures involved. Each Magna Carta Trust town will have
its own panel. The panels will represent Runnymede, Bury St
Edmunds, St Albans, the City of…
In 2005, Prince Harry entered the Royal
Military Academy at Sandhurst. A year later, Officer Cadet Wales
wash commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and
Royals, the British Army’s Household Cavalry regiment. Two years
later, Harry was promoted to…
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall attend memorial service for Camilla's brother
11th September 2014
Mr Shand was killed suddenly in April in
New York City in a tragic fall when he stepped out to light a
cigarette and hit his head. Camilla was in Scotland at Birkhall
when she received the tragic news of her brother’s heartbreaking
accident. Those in attendance today…
Joining Prince Harry in the stands were
the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke of Cambridge.
The Duchess of Cambridge was not able to make it as she is still
suffering from an acute bout of morning sickness. Over 6,500 people
gathered on the South Lawn of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for
the military-themed ceremony. The event began with a remarkable Red
Arrows fly past after a…
When asked about the news, Harry
commented: "very exciting news." "I can't wait to see my brother
suffer more," he noted if by chance William and Kate’s second child
is a girl. Harry who has a keen sense of humour, added a humorous
jab at his…
William will begin a civilian pilot
course next month followed by dedicated 999-response training. Upon
passing and completion, he will join the East Anglian Air Ambulance
based at Cambridge Airport next spring. The new role will be his
main job, although it will be taken…
Derived from Sir Edward Grey’s quote ‘the
lights are going out all over Europe’, the Abbey will shift from
light into darkness, until one candle remains at the Grave of the
Unknown Warrior. At 11pm the lone candle will be extinguished to
indicate the precise moment the declaration of war was announced.
The Vigil will consist of music, scriptural readings, psalms,
poetry, and accounts from…
