Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge takes part in friendly Commonwealth race

The Duchess of Cambridge has spent a day at sea with the 1851 Trust, joining in as the team participated in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. Kate joined in with Team Great Britain for a pseudo-Commonwealth race around the coast at Devon against Team New Zealand. The Duchess of Cambridge, patron of the 1851 Trust, joined the team, headed by Sir Ben Ainslie for a quick-paced race. Team Great…
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British RoyalsFashionFeaturesHistoryQueen Elizabeth II

Historic tiaras and gems highlighted in special event from the Royal Collection Trust

The Royal Collection Trust has held an online talk to offer royal watchers a behind-the-scenes look at The Queen’s impressive jewellery collection. On Thursday, 28 July, the RCT held “Royal Jewels: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration”. Deputy Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art, Caroline de Guitaut, and British Vogue Contributing Editor, Carol Woolton, met at St. James’s Palace to…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne heads to the sea with engagements on the Isle of Wight

The Princess Royal spent the day on the Isle of Wight earlier this week, visiting Mountbatten Hospice and the United Kingdom Sailing Academy’s new facility. Princess Anne’s first engagement was at the Mountbatten Hospice, where she helped celebrate the facility’s 45th anniversary. During the visit, Princess Anne met with carers and patients and unveiled a plaque to commemorate her…
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British Royals

Ten years on from the moment The Queen parachuted into royal history

It was a moment that took the world by surprise and it’s now a decade old. It’s exactly ten years since The Queen took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with tens of thousands in…
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