British Royals

Prince Charles speaks of sorrow over slavery as he opens CHOGM

Prince Charles has spoken of his deep, personal sorrow over the slave trade in an address at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda.In his first major speech to this year’s CHOGM, the first he has attended since being confirmed as a future Head of the Commonwealth, the Prince of Wales added that the ‘’time had come’’ to hold discussions about the ongoing impact of the…
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William at 40: The christening of a prince

It’s been nearly 40 years since Prince William was christened at Buckingham Palace. William was christened on 4 August 1982, which also happened to be The Queen Mother’s 82nd birthday.During the christening conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the…
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William At 40: his passion for the environment

Prince William’s passion for the environment may have been inspired by his grandfather and father but it has been empowered by his son.When doing a podcast with Australian actress Cate Blanchett called Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy, The Duke…
British Royals

One of the most famous royal photos of the 20th century helps mark a milestone birthday for Prince William

It’s one of the most celebrated photos of the modern Monarchy and as Prince William turns forty, his dad has dusted it down one more time.As the Duke of Cambridge reached his big 4-0, the official social media account of the Prince of Wales showed the famous moment when Charles was snapped carrying his newborn son out of hospital.The decision of Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales…
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William at 40: The birthplace of a future king

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…
European Royals

Some of Europe’s youngest royals turn up for Ingrid Alexandra’s celebrations

When Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrated her 18th birthday at the Royal Palace, she did so with many European royals in attendance – some of whom were quite young for such celebrations.Included in the gala dinner were Sweden’s Princess Estelle, 10, and Prince Oscar, 6, and Luxembourg’s young Prince Charles, 2.Princess Estelle and Prince Charles – both…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes her place as a Royal Lady of the Garter

The Duchess of Cornwall has been installed as a Royal Lady of the Garter.The Duchess took her place in the chivalric order at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle.On June 13 2022, Camilla joined the procession of knights and ladies for the first time, dressed in the traditional velvet robes with plumed hat. Pinned to her cape was the Star of the Order of the Garter.Stephen Lock…
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