The Kents

Princess Alexandra's most senior aide is honoured at Windsor Castle by The King

Princess Alexandra’s most senior aide, Diane Duke, has been honoured for her service to The Royal Family. Mrs Duke, who is both Private Secretary and Comptroller to Princess Alexandra, was invested at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Received by The King, Mrs Duke became a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Mrs Duke has been a long-serving member of Princess Alexandra’s…
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The Edinburghs

Why has the Countess of Wessex's successful overseas visit been all but ignored?

You’d be remiss if you didn’t know that the Countess of Wessex was in the Netherlands last week for a visit focusing on women’s rights and conflict-based sexual violence because outside of the dedicated royal watchers on social media, it was barely covered by the press. Once again, Sophie’s vital work was ignored when it should have been given front-page coverage. After all, her voice…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Man becomes first person convicted of treason in over 40 years

A man has become the first person to be convicted of treason in over 40 years after a hearing at England’s Central Criminal Court. 21-year-old Jaswant Singh Chail, from Hampshire, pleaded guilty to a charge under the Treason Act after threatening to kill Queen Elizabeth II on Christmas Day in 2021. Chail arrived at Windsor Castle with a crossbow and told a protection officer that he…
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Queen Camilla

The new Colonel in Chief of the Grenadier Guards makes first visit to regiment

Queen Camilla paid her first official visit to the Grenadier Guards since becoming their Colonel-in-Chief, visiting the 1st Battalion at Aldershot. Her visit coincided with medal presentations to ten soldiers who displayed exceptional service while deployed to Iraq last year. The Queen presented the medals to the soldiers and also attended a small reception for 30 officers. After the…
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