British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

Prince Edward busts a move in tartan at National Youth Theatre fundraiser

Prince Edward spent Monday night with Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike in support of one of his patronages, the National Youth Theatre. Wearing a striking burgundy velvet blazer and tartan trousers, the Earl of Wessex attended the National Youth Theatre Nostalgic Fantastic Fundraising Gala. Prince Edward, Page, Pike, and many other celebrities gathered…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Warwickshire libraries looking for royal stories from residents

Residents of Warwickshire with stories of their brushes with The Queen or royalty are being encouraged to share their memories and memorabilia with the Warwickshire Library Service ahead of the Platinum Jubilee this summer. Locals can fill out forms with their stories and photographs to form the basis of displays and artefacts to celebrate Warwickshire’s royal connection. “The Queen’s…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

The Duchess of Cornwall says queen consort title will help with her important causes

The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken publicly about how the title of queen consort will help the causes she supports when she takes on the title. In an interview with Woman’s Hour and BBC Breakfast earlier this week at Clarence House, Camilla said that “Of course it’s a great honour, it couldn’t be anything else. But it does help it. I’m going to keep up with these…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

A moment in history remembered as iconic portrait of Queen by groundbreaking photographer reaches special anniversary

The Royal Collection Trust is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first iconic portraits taken of the new Queen Elizabeth II by sharing four images of the portrait session. On 26 February 1952, the young queen, just 20 days into her reign, sat for her first official portraits by photographer Dorothy Wilding, which marked the first time a female photographer had ever officially…
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