British Royals

Prince William reveals a big ambition for the future as he turns forty

The Duke of Cambridge has revealed one of his major aims for the years that follow his 40th birthday. Prince William told the Big Issue magazine that ” I have always believed in using my platform to help tell those stories and to bring attention and action to those who are struggling. I plan to do that now I’m turning 40, even more than I have in the past. ” His promise, made…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend memorial service for those who died at Grenfell Tower

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended a memorial service for those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire. Their Royal Highnesses first met with survivors and those who lost loved ones privately before the multi-faith service at the foot of Grenfell Tower. At the conclusion of the service, the Duke and Duchess laid a wreath with a card that said: “In remembrance of all those we…
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Features

Adelaide, the queen who met her king in a hotel

On a summer’s day in 1818, a young German princess walked into one of the most famous hotels in London to meet a man twice her age. Just a year earlier, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen and her suitor, William, Duke of Clarence, would never have considered chatting let alone…
British Royals

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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British Royals

Big royal presence marks Guildhall reception to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

The Lord Mayor of London hosted a reception for the Royal Family following the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee. The lunch was also open to political authorities, like Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Interior Secretary Priti Patel, as well as former Prime Minister Theresa May.  Notably absent were the Duke of York, who will be missing the entire weekend of celebrations…
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