Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
or Lou Gehrig’s disease is a neurological disease that affects
nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. French neurologist
Jean-Martin Charcot discovered the disease in 1869. In 1939, ALS
became well-known after Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees’ first
baseman from 1923-1939, was diagnosed with the disease at the
Mayo Clinic, which ended his baseball…
As an ALS/MND advocate, I wanted to
highlight the Princess Royal’s work with Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
Scotland in the United Kingdom as it is a cause extremely close to
my heart; MND is the British term for ALS (amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig’s…
Prince Edward follows in his father's footsteps for a series of special engagements in Germany and Czechia
27th May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh has traveled to
Germany and the Czechia to celebrate the young people who have
successfully completed the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.
The four-days visit began in Berlin on Monday, 22nd May, with a
welcome by the British Ambassador to Germany…
The Princess of Wales carried out an
engagement in partnership with the Kinship Charity this week – a
charity which takes care of children at risk of abandonment. Her
Royal Highnesses undertook the engagement at the Foundling Museum,
an organisation of which she is patron. The Princess was joined by
staff, volunteers and people who are using the charity, as well as
rapper Professor Green…
There have always been close links
between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to
the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what
is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship
has been somewhat more peaceful than it…
Things got larger than life for King
Charles and Queen Camilla as they completed their latest visit to
Northern Ireland. On the second and final day of their trip, Their
Majesties were greeted by giant characters bringing to life the
culture and history of…
The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester host a special garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of dogs
25th May 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have
hosted a special garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark the
150th anniversary of The Kennel Club. With the blessing of The
King, Their Royal Highnesses welcomed representatives to the
Central London residence in celebration of the occasion. Dogs were
not permitted to attend the event, with the exception of registered
assistance dogs. The Kennel…
The King and Queen spent Wednesday in
Northern Ireland with a full day of engagements on their first
visit after the Coronation. The King met with Det Ch Insp John
Caldwell, a police officer shot in February in front of his
son. King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a…
King Charles and Queen Camilla are making
their first visit to Northern Ireland since the Coronation. Their
Majesties began their two day trip with a visit to Newtownabbey
where they opened the newly created Coronation Garden at Hazelbank
Park. [getty…
Royal Relations: how Charles III is linked to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
24th May 2023
King Charles III is related to many of
Europe’s sovereigns, not in the least because of Queen Victoria’s
matchmaking but also because of another woman, Princess Carolina of
Orange-Nassau. Princess Carolina was born on28 February 1743 as the
daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange and Anne, Princess Royal,
the daughter of King George II and Caroline of Ansbach, after whom
she would be…