British Royals

Why is the Princess Royal called Anne?

A is for Anne but why did the Queen’s only daughter end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of a princess. In August that year, the future George VI and his Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) welcomed their second daughter. The baby girl was born at…
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The Duke of Cambridge praises England football star, Jill Scott, as she makes big announcement

The Duke of Cambridge has praised footballer Jill Scott after the Women’s Euro champion announced her retirement from the sport. Scott shared the news of her retirement on Twitter, writing: “Right, we’re not crying. I promised myself. I’m retiring from football. And I’m leaving with a gold medal swinging from my neck.” In a longer article for The Players Tribune, Scott wrote…
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New Diana tribute to open in Vegas

A new exhibit is set to open as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, in Las Vegas, just in time for the 25th anniversary of her tragic death. The new exhibit, Princess Diana: A Tribute Exhibition, is set to open on 2 September in the city that never sleeps and has been…
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Confirmation that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to move out of Kensington Palace and relocate to Windsor

It has been confirmed that Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are relocating from Kensington Palace to Windsor. In a press release, Kensington Palace say that the couple’s three children – George, Charlotte & Louis – will attend school in Berkshire from September. The three children will attend Lambrook School, an independent preparatory school in Bracknell, just a few…
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The Duke of Cambridge plea to protect the planet following devastating floods in New Zealand

The Duke of Cambridge shas ent a message of support to the people of New Zealand following flooding in the area over the weekend. The Prince shared a personal tweet from the Kensington Royal Twitter account, writing: “Seeing the devastation caused by the floods in New Zealand is a reminder of the herculean effort we must all make to protect our planet. I know you will come together, as you…
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