Wimbledon 2022 is here, and many are
looking forward to the Duchess of Cambridge taking over the Duke of
Kent’s responsibilities. After five decades as president of
Wimbledon, the Duke passed the role onto the Duchess, who is
already the patron of Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis and
Croquet Club (AELTC). With her new role, we will likely see a lot
more of the Duchess at the annual…
In honour of Together for Short Lives’
Children’s Hospice Week, the Duchess of Cambridge has sent a
personal message of support. The Duchess is asking people to join
her in celebrating the work done across the UK’s 54 children’s
hospices – helping children and…
William at 40: The early years of a future king
20th June 2022
From the moment he was born on 21 June
1982, Prince William’s mother, Diana, was determined that his early
years would be as similar as those of any other child despite his
royal destiny. William began school at Jane Mynors’ nursery school
and the pre-preparatory…
William at 40: The birthplace of a future king
20th June 2022
It’s been forty years since Diana,
Princess of Wales and Prince Charles welcomed their first child,
Prince William. And he made his debut at what is now one of the
most famous maternity units in the world, the Lindo Wing at St
Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. Since 1937, the wing has been used for
private births. The Princess Royal gave birth to both of her
children, Peter and Zara Phillips, at…
The Duchess of Cambridge has led her
first roundtable with UK politicians to discuss early childhood
development. The roundtable marked the one-year anniversary of the
launching of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. It
also marked another chance to…
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in
style as she presented The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British
Design at London’s Design Museum. The award which was set up five
years ago recognises the cultural and trade role British design and
the fashion industry have played…
On 30 July 1966, an estimated audience of
32.3 million viewers tuned in to watch the World Cup Final between
England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium. Of the thousands who
got to watch the match in person were The Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh were in attendance. The match went into overtime as
German player Wolfgang Weber scored an 89th-minute equaliser to tie
the game. England went on…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took
their turn in leading the Royal Family in remembrance on Anzac Day,
a day to honour Australians and New Zealanders killed in war. It’s
held on the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War
One. The two attended a…
Milestones of a Monarch: the start of the walkabout
13th April 2022
Royal walkabouts have created some of the
most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a
royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it
or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t
actually start until the…
At the end of the final full-day visit to
Belize, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, touched on his own
personal experiences and how Belize played a part in him receiving
the results of his A-Levels. The Duke is on a tour of the Caribbean
with the Duchess of Cambridge as they tour areas of the
Commonwealth in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A-Levels,
also known as advanced level…

