The WWTW Teams began their arduous journey at 1335GMT Sunday afternoon.
Team Glenfiddich with its Patron Prince Harry has finally started the grueling Antarctic trek.
“The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge got underway at 1335GMT this afternoon. Team Glenfiddich were first out of the starting blocks with Prince Harry leading. We just got back to the support crew camp. We were racing ahead…
Her Majesty is to be guest of Honour on the 70th Anniversary of the D- Day landings on 6 June 2014.
6 June 2014 will mark the 70th Anniversary of D Day, the allied campaign which turned the tide of war into an eventual victory. The Queen will take part in the anniversary as…
The Prince of Wales to attend English Heritage dinner
28th November 2013
The Prince of Wales will attend a black tie dinner hosted by English Heritage to honour 100 years of heritage protection.
In honour of 100 years of heritage protection, English Heritage is hosting a black tie dinner on 4 December, which the Prince of Wales will be…
Prince of Wales to attend 50th Anniversary reception of the Disasters Emergency Committee
27th November 2013
The Prince of Wales will attend the 50th Anniversary reception of DEC on 4 December.
On 4 December, The Prince of Wales will be in attendance at the 50th anniversary reception of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) at Lancaster house in London where he will meet patrons, volunteers and aid workers who are involved with DEC.
According to the DEC website it is comprised of 14 of the UK’s…
The Duke of Cambridge to attend the British Military Tournament
27th November 2013
The Duke of Cambridge will attend the British Military Tournament on Sunday 8th December.
On Sunday 8 December, The Duke of Cambridge will be in attendance for the British Military Tournament, at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London. The event is in support of the of ABF…
Prince Harry and Walking With the Wounded teams delayed... again!
25th November 2013
The WWTW Teams are grounded at Novo due to inclement weather and are unable to continue their ski training.
Once again Prince Harry and the Walking With the Wounded teams face yet another weather related setback. Adding to their previous delays and departures is the current…
King George VI contemplated declaring war on Germany prior to Hitler’s Invasion of Poland in 1939.
Sotheby’s will auction off an initial draft of King George VI’s speech in which he tells the country that Britain was ready, willing and able to declare war on Germany. It is the first time in 74 years, that the draft has become available. The speech was the King’s first broadcast…
Tower of London's 1000-year-old moat opened for ice skating
23rd November 2013
If skating through history catches ones fancy, then the chance to hit the ice at the Tower of London is a must. Now in its 8th year, the Tower moat is the site for the holiday ice skating.
Undoubtedly the Tower moat is the most recognized moat in London, if not in the…
Prince Harry finally flies out to Novo, Antartica
23rd November 2013
After a 48 weather delay, Prince Harry and the Walking With the Wounded Team were finally given the all clear to fly to Novo (Novolazarevskaya Station) the Russian air base located near the edge of the Antarctic on Friday.
After a six hour flight, Harry and the team landed…
Royal composer creates Christmas carol for Her Majesty as he battles cancer
22nd November 2013
As he battles cancer, Master of the Queen’s Music Sir, Peter Maxwell Davies still plans to compose this year’s Royal Christmas carol. “I’m afraid my illness held me back a bit,” the composer commented in The Telegraph.
“It is a little delayed, but this is the last one I will do before I retire as Master of the Queen’s Music in March, so I will try and make it special for a very…