On Wednesday, before The Duke of Edinburgh told the world he was retiring in the fall at the age of 96, he carried out an engagement where he opened a new £25 million stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Duke is an honorary Life Member of Marylebone Cricket Club.
Before pulling a cord that would part two small curtains to reveal a plaque quipped beforehand to the crowd: “You’re…
The Duke of Edinburgh - a biography of his life
4th May 2017
Prince Philip has served as the Queen’s long-standing companion for nearly 70 years. The partnership with the Queen is said to be one of the great achievements of the Queen’s reign and is certainly one of true love and commitment. Prince Philip has a long list of…
The best pictures of Commonwealth Day
13th March 2017
Today, members of the Royal Family marked Commonwealth Day. We have rounded up some of the best pictures of the day just in case you weren’t there in person!
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Queen and Family Members Attend Commonwealth Service
13th March 2017
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were among several members of The Royal Family who attended a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
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Other royals that attended the event include The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.
Also attending the service was Prime Minister Theresa May and former…
This morning The Queen began the official countdown to the 2018 Commonwealth Games when she launched the baton relay at Buckingham Palace, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side.
The relay will see the baton travel more than 200,000 miles through 71 countries over the next…
New biography looks at issues between Prince Philip and Prince Charles
14th February 2017
In Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith digs deep into the relationship between Prince Charles and his father, the Duke of Edinburgh and alleges that the heir to the throne was ‘threatened’…
Best bloopers of 2016
27th December 2016
The Royal Family is photographed a lot! With nearly every engagement being photographed there is bound to a fair share of less than flattering photos. In light of the laid backed holiday atmosphere here are some of the best bloopers of the Royal Family this past year to end 2016 with a smile.
The Duke of Edinburgh visiting the East Anglian Air Ambulance base where Prince William works as a…
Home footage shot by Her Majesty aired on ITV
12th December 2016
The new ITV documentary, When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gave a not seen before glance at the life of the Royal Family.
One part that stood out, in particular, was Prince Philip playing cricket with Prince Charles. The…
Stunning pictures released from last nights Diplomatic Reception
9th December 2016
The annual Diplomatic Reception that took place at Buckingham Palace is usually left to the imagination, yet this year we were given a rare glimpse inside.
Buckingham Palace agreed that an image of the senior royals taken before dinner would be released.
In the photo of the…
Selfies and ugly Christmas jumpers for The Royal Family
6th December 2016
Tis’ the season of ugly Christmas jumpers, once we were embarrassed to be seen in them, now the sell out in seconds. The Royal Family is even getting on this bandwagon, or rather their wax replicas are.
One of London’s most popular tourist destinations, Madame Tussauds, is home to the waxwork figures who have been decked out in kitsch Christmas jumpers to bring awareness of the Save…