British Royals

Red, white and blue flowers for Prince Philip at the Service of Thanksgiving

The colours of the union flag dominate the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking place at Westminster Abbey. Predominantly red, white and blue blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey. Among the flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval career. The larger…
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British Royals

Prince William's unexpected statement at end of royal tour

The Duke of Cambridge has reaffirmed his message of support for Commonwealth countries as he issued a statement at the end of his royal tour to the Caribbean. In an unexpected missive, released as he and the Duchess of Cambridge left the Bahamas at the end of a week long visit taking in three countries, Prince William said that their latest tour had ”brought into even sharper focus, questions…
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British Royals

The Queen among the poppies at the Tower

The Queen’s deep devotion to the Armed Forces and to the memories of those who have died in conflict has been symbolic of her reign. And in 2014, she paid tribute to those lost in the First World War during a time of remembrance. As the 100th anniversary of the start of…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The William vs Kate rivalry returns as they take to the waters in The Bahamas

As their first royal tour of the Caribbean wraps up, the friendly rivalry between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned during a sailing regatta in the choppy waters of the Bahamas. Braving the rain, the Duke and Duchess headed to Montagu Beach for one of the country’s first sailing regattas since the global health crisis began. William and Kate cheered on young sailors from the Royal…
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King Charles III

Charles & Camilla meet with the family of murdered Irish teacher Ashling Murphy

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall met with the family of Ashling Murphy during their visit to County Tipperary in Ireland. Ashling was killed in January after going for a jog near Tullamore, County Offaly. Charles and Camilla met her family for a private meeting where they offered their sympathies and condolences. The 15 minute meeting took place at the Bru Boru cultural centre…
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