Last week, the Princess Royal presented
the Isle of Wight’s Red Funnel Boss with a Merchant Navy Medal.
Captain Fran Collins was awarded the medal for her services to the
marine passenger sector. She is the first female captain at the
Channel Islands operator, Condor Ferries. Collins started her
career as a dual cadet having sailed on deep-sea oil and gas
tankers before she joined Condor.
Princess Anne visits Longhope Lifeboat Museum
7th September 2019
Princess Anne paid tribute to those lost
in the Longhope Lifeboat Disaster on Friday afternoon. The Princess
Royal made a flying visit to the Hoy after she was unable to attend
the 50th-anniversary commemorations of the disaster back in March.
On a day with heavy…
Princess Anne - a short biography of her life
15th August 2019
The Princess Royal is often said to be
the ‘hardest working’ member of the British Royal Family and has a
reputation for being a formidable and forthright personality. Seen
widely as very much her father’s daughter, Her Royal Highness is a
popular character and a…
Princess Anne visits West Cumbria
3rd July 2019
Starting off July on a busy note,
Princess Anne had two engagements in West Cumbria earlier this
week. The Princess Royal opened The Whitehaven Campus, which
combines Mayfield School with St Benedict’s Catholic High School. A
£30 million campus, the site had opened its doors to students back
in January. However, the school had their official opening
yesterday. The Princess was welcomed by…
The Princess Royal’s husband has spoken
of his ”enormous admiration and respect” for all those involved in
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as his time as its Vice
Chair comes to an end. Sir Tim Laurence, who has been involved with
the CGWC for eight…
Princess Anne honours war dead in France
26th June 2019
The Princess Royal, accompanied by her
husband Sir Timothy Laurence, has visited the Commonwealth War
Graves’ Commission in northern France. Princess Anne officially
opened the new visitors’ centre during the couple’s trip to
Beaurains on June 25th where…
Princess on Parade: Anne visits troops in Estonia
1st June 2019
The Princess Royal has donned khakis for
a visit to British troops in Estonia. Anne spent a day with
soldiers currently deployed with NATO as part of a visit to the
Baltic State. The visit to Tapa Military Base was part of a packed
day in Estonia for Anne. The princess carried out a string of
engagements there on May 30th culminating with her trip to see the
Army in action. Royal Family…
This Week in Royal Fashion: Kate at Bletchley Park, Camilla and Anne at garden party and Máxima in Ethiopia
18th May 2019
It was another busy fashion week for the
British royals as we saw the hats come out for the first garden
party of the season, along with a vintage-inspired look for the
Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Bletchley Park. Meanwhile, Queen
Máxima travelled to Ethiopia for a…
Royal Garden Party Season of 2019 starts: the photos
16th May 2019
It’s another sign that summer is well and
truly on its way. As May days lengthen and the sun strengthens in
the sky, the doors of Buckingham Palace are thrown open for the
annual garden party season. Three special events are held every
year where thousands of invited…
Royal attendees expected at Grand Duke Jean's funeral
30th April 2019
With a state funeral set for 4 May at
Luxembourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, European royals are expected to
attend the Roman Catholic service. From Belgium, King Philippe,
Queen Mathilde, King Albert, and Queen Paola are due to attend.
This is a natural choice as Albert was Grand Duke Jean’s
brother-in-law and Philippe is Grand Duke Henri’s first cousin.
Grand Duke Jean married King…

