It first enthralled readers exactly 175
years ago this week, and now the magic of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by
Charles Dickens has been given a royal touch. As the festive season
gets well and truly underway, the Prince of Wales has brought part
of the celebrated novel to life by recording an excerpt for a
world-famous theatre. Prince Charles read part of the journey of
the Ghost of Christmas…
Prince Charles presented actress Keira
Knightley with an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the
British Empire) for her contributions in drama and charity work in
a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday this week. Knightley
was joined by her husband, James…
Duchess of Sussex wears jewellery with surprising connection to Prince Charles
11th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex wore jewellery with
a personal connection last night at the British Fashion Council
Awards: her earrings and bangles were designed by artisans working
with the Turquoise Mountain Foundation in Afghanistan, an
organisation founded by the Prince of Wales…
The holidays can be a busy time, and the
Royal Family doesn’t shy away from their jam-packed daily
schedules. Embed from Getty Images Prince Charles made his way to
Cardiff by a steam locomotive-pulled train for a day of royal
engagements. The Clan Line, the locomotive pulling the Royal Train,
was built the same year as the future King was born, 1948. The
visit started at Cardiff Central Station…
Prince Charles visits the British Film Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of his patronage
7th December 2018
Prince Charles visited the British Film
Institute’s headquarters on London’s Southbank yesterday to attend
an event marking the 40th anniversary of his patronage of the
organisation. As part of his visit the Prince of Wales had the
opportunity to view rare archive…
Prince Charles and King and Queen of Jordan attend President George H.W. Bush's state funeral
6th December 2018
The Prince of Wales attended the state
funeral of President George H.W. Bush on Wednesday at Washington
D.C.’s Washington National Cathedral. He was not the only royal in
attendance as King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan were also
there. Embed from Getty…
Royal Family releases rare photos from inside Diplomatic Corps reception
5th December 2018
What has traditionally been a private
event, the Royal Family made the rare move to release photos from
inside the annual Diplomatic Corps Reception. Embed from Getty…
Fit for a King: Prince Charles's christening sponsors, 15 December 1948
2nd December 2018
Born just three-and-a-half years after VE
Day 1945, HRH Prince Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh was
very much a post-war baby. Even his christening, on 15
December 1948, was a reminder of the impact of the war. It
could not take place in the Private Chapel at…
Behind the Scenes with True Royalty: Royal Restoration Dumfries House
29th November 2018
Prince Charles is known for many things
but one of his lesser-known passions is restoration. He took on
Dumfries House against all odds, putting up his own money to save
the building many thought was a lost cause. Go behind the scenes in
the Pick of the Week from True…
With three young grandchildren and
another one on the way, Prince Charles jokes that Princess
Charlotte and Prince George “wear me out.” The future King visited
a toddler group at Dorchester Community Church where he talked with
33-year-old mother, Amelia Kerr, at the church in Poundbury,
Dorset. Photo by Chris Jackson / Clarence House via Getty Images Ms
Kerr was cradling her month-old son…
