The Princess Royal has officially inaugurated the new Sea Cadets Port Edgar Boat Station in Edinburgh’s Port Edgar Marina.
The Princess, who serves as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, had a chance to meet with cadets and watch them as they paraded and got out on the water. The cadets took part in various activities including sailing, boating, rowing, and other paddlesport activities. More…
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is turning 50-years-old in 2022 – a milestone birthday that she will mark with scaled-down celebrations due to the ongoing health restrictions, but still celebrations fit for a future Queen.Â
Who knows if she imagined, when she was a…
Carriages and Kings in the Royal Collection Trust's new exhibitions
20th November 2021
In addition to hosting a series of special exhibitions in celebration of The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee, the Royal Collection Trust has released its upcoming shows that visitors can look forward to in 2022.
The two new exhibitions – Japan: Courts and…
Whiskey galore as the Duke of Rothesay's visit to Edinburgh continues
2nd October 2021
On Friday, 1 October, the Duke of Rothesay enjoyed a sip of his own bespoke whiskey cocktail as he officially opened the new Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh’s Princes Street during his trip to Edinburgh. Offering views of the city and Edinburgh Castle, the experience allows customers a unique drinking experience.
Prince Charles, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland…
It’s been 25 years since the first Maggie’s Centre opened. In honour of the milestone, the Duchess of Cornwall spoke on the organisation she’s supported and how she would like to see a Maggie’s Centre in every NHS cancer hospital.
To mark the…
At an event in Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge helped to launch the Fields in Trust Green Space Index. The new initiative will help to reduce the inequality of access to green spaces throughout the United Kingdom. The Green Space Index is an annual barometer of…
Prince William attends the Closing of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
27th May 2021
On their final day of their tour of Scotland, the Earl and Countess of Strathearn, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended the Closing of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The Earl was supposed to be Lord High Commissioner at the General Assembly last May but the event was canceled because of the global health crisis.
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The Earl, who was…
A £180 million blockbuster movie about Mary, Queen of Scots is to be filmed in Scotland during the summer.
Mary, Queen of Scots, is being written by the creator of House of Cards – the hit American political series. Saoirse Ronan will play the lead role. She…
Princess Anne takes part in appointing first Geographer Royal since Victorian era
16th September 2015
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has appointed the first Geographer Royal for Scotland in 118 years, and The Princess Royal was on hand for the event.
Sir Robert Sibbald, was the first Geographer Royal for Scotland, appointed 333 years ago in September 1682.
On…
Business as usual: The Queen celebrates day of longest reign during Scottish Borders visit
9th September 2015
The Queen has signalled that it is business as usual on the day she becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, visiting and opening Scotland’s new Borders Railway at a ceremony in Tweedbank Station this afternoon.
The Queen speaks to Alyson Weir, Headteacher at Tweedbank Primary School after receiving flowers from the school’s youngest pupil, Molly Inglis, 4.
The 89-year old…
