The Duke of Cambridge has spent an
action-packed day in Birmingham, raising awareness
of anti-bullying projects in schools and youth homelessness
issues. The Prince spent the afternoon on the football pitch with
schoolchildren from Saltley Academy and six
other city schools, missing all three of his goals
during a penalty shootout. William, 33, an avid supporter of Aston
Villa, made his…
The time-old coronation ceremony of
monarchs could be set to change, following the publication of an
inquiry into modern religious observance. A report from the
Commision on Religion and Belief in British Public Life has
recommended the ceremony should encompass the diverse…
Prince Harry concludes South African visit with tribute to former President Nelson Mandela
4th December 2015
Prince Harry has concluded his seven-day
tour of South Africa, paying a visit to President Jacob Zuma
and issuing a fond tribute to the late former President Nelson
Mandela. The 31-year-old Prince, who began the tour last Thursday
in Lesotho, started the morning…
Action-packed day for Prince Harry as he bestows Desmond Tutu with Companion of Honour award
30th November 2015
Prince Harry has finished his first
full day of engagements in Cape Town, South Africa as he
continues his tour of the country. The Prince, who is
visiting on the request of the Government, met with the
retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu this morning and presented him
with the prestigious Companion of Honour award. Dressed smartly in
a blue suit, Harry met the iconic peace campaigner at the…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
released two new images of their daughter, Princess Charlotte. The
photos, taken earlier this month by Kate herself, show Charlotte
smiling as she plays with a soft toy puppy and another whilst
looking into the distance. Both photos…
Polo Plummet: Prince Harry Falls From Pony During Charity Fundraising Match
28th November 2015
Prince Harry had two dramatic falls
from his polo pony today as he played a fundraising match for his
South African charity, Sentebale. The 31-year-old Prince, an
accomplished polo player, stunned onlookers as he literally went
head over heels – flying across his…
The Queen is to receive an extra
£2.7m in funding next year, as George Osbourne revealed
the 2016/17 Sovereign Grant during yesterday’s Autumn
Statement. The small detail, listed on page 114 of the Chancellor’s
Spending Review, confirms that the Royal Household will
receive £42.8m, an increase of almost 7% from this
year’s figure of £40.1m The Sovereign Grant is…
A Party Fit for a Queen: Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebrations Sell Out
25th November 2015
A huge, multi-day celebration has been
planned for The Queen’s 90th birthday next year and tickets to the
event have already completely sold out. The festivities, held from
12-15 May 2016, will see thousands descend on the private grounds
of Windsor Castle, one of Her…
The Queen has inaugurated the Tenth
General Synod of the Church of England, following a service at
Westminster Abbey this morning. Arriving with the Duke of
Edinburgh, Her Majesty looked radiant as she took her seat in
a grey and cream striped tweed jacket and hat amongst…
Prince Charles says climate change is partly to blame for refugee crisis and terrorism
23rd November 2015
The Prince of Wales has suggested that
the conflict currently on-going in Syria, which has led to events
such as the refugee crisis and terrorism, is linked to climate
change. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Sky News, Prince
Charles said that drought and competition for increasingly scarce
resources has been one of the main catalysts leading up to the
refugee crisis, which has seen…
