British Royals

Statue of Queen Elizabeth II unveiled by King Charles on emotional evening

The King and Queen attended the British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and, while they were there, they unveiled two statues that are incredibly meaningful for the Royal Family. The King unveiled a statue of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while The Queen helped unveil one of His Majesty’s father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The statues have been…
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British Royals

The King at blessing of special gift from Pope Francis to Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles has attended the blessing of a tree given to Queen Elizabeth II by Pope Francis. The present was made in 2022 in honour of Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The Cedar of Lebanon has now been planted in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The King joined clergy for the short ceremony of blessing under clear blue skies at Windsor. As it announced that the tree had been…
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King Charles III

From prince to king: charities change name to reflect accession of Charles III

Buckingham Palace has announced that several charities founded by King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales will be renamed following his accession. The three charities are The Prince’s Trust, which will become The King’s Trust; The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund, which will become King Charles III Charitable Fund; and The Prince’s Foundation, which will become The King’s…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales pays first visit as Colonel to 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards

The Princess of Wales has paid her first visit to the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards at Robertson Barracks in Dareham, since becoming Colonel-in-Chief back in August. According to their official British Army website, the 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards specialise in reconnaissance, “the art of seeking out the enemy and understanding how they operate.” They were formed in 1685, before…
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