The dream of attending an Investiture is something that makes up my dreams. An Investiture is where a person who is awarded an honour receives that award in person from The Queen, The Prince of Wales and sometimes The Princess Royal or Prince William.
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Anyone can nominate any person they see fit to receive an honour, following the guidelines of “achievement…
On Friday 10th July Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will witness an RAF Flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. For The Queen and Prince Philip, this event will be a family affair as…
800 years ago on 15 June 1215 insurgent Baron Leaders trooped on London where they were greeted by a swelling crowd of defectors from King John’s royalist followers. The demands of this group would soon turn into the most pivotal document in English history: Magna…
I won’t write about fashion trends of the royals. There are enough sites out there that analyse their fashion decisions. I enjoy keeping up with the British Royal Family because I don’t think there is enough focus or attention given to the fact that they are human beings. I see complaints and opinions from people online who think nothing of criticising them over one small matter or…
Prince William to meet England Women’s football team ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
13th May 2015
After attending United for Wildlife meetings in Switzerland earlier next week, The Duke of Cambridge will lend his support to the Lionesses before they head to Canada to compete in the World Cup.
The Duke of Cambridge, is President of the Football Association.
On Wednesday…
Baby Cambridge number two is just around the corner, and I am (as I am sure many, many others) are waiting on pins and needles. There is something about a royal birth that brings people together, not only in the United Kingdom but across the globe.
All across the…
During Prince William’s recent launch of the Innovation is Great campaign in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, upon the 49th floor of the Mori Tower, Prince William met with astronaut and chief executive, Soichi Noguchi.
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Noguchi, who rose to fame in Japan after spending six months on the International Space Station from 2009-10, presented Prince William with a…
After the hugely successful ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London, creators of the art installation, sculptor Paul Cummins, 37, and theatre designer Tom Piper, 50, were given MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by…
Monarchy Monday: All you need to know about the Order of the Garter
23rd February 2015
The Order of the Garter is the oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded in 1348 by Edward III. To become part of it you must be a) Queen Elizabeth, known as Sovereign of the Garter b) Prince of Wales, known as Knight Companion of the Garter or c) one of 24 companion knights…
Prince William and Kate's choice of photographer Jason Bell wins praise
23rd October 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s choice of Hollywood photographer Jason Bell to capture Prince George’s christening has won praise.
“Jason is a terrific choice,” British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman said after it was confirmed London-born Jason would take the official images. “His portraits are memorable and have a real substance, but he is also a delightful…
