King Charles III

Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in Jordan for first overseas tour since pandemic

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in Jordan for their first official tour since the pandemic began. Upon arrival in Amman, on November 16th 2021, the British royals were welcomed to Al-Husseiniya Palace by King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and Crown Prince Hussein. Prince Charles and Camilla’s visit to Jordan was announced to jointly celebrate both Jordan’s centenary…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Dorothy Wilding, a groundbreaking royal portrait artist

When Buckingham Palace opens its doors for next summer’s Platinum Jubilee exhibition, the iconic portraits of Queen Elizabeth II taken by the first woman to officially photograph royalty will be on display. Dorothy Wilding became the first female photographer to take pictures of royalty. Her portraits of the new Queen Elizabeth II marked the first official portraits of The Queen’s reign…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles's challenging year: 12 months in images

The past year for the Prince of Wales has been marked by personal loss, family issues and focus on sustainability and green initiatives as he helps navigate the Royal Family and the UK through the new normal brought on by the ongoing global pandemic. Today, as Prince Charles celebrates his 73rd birthday, let’s take a look back at key moments in the past year of his life.  November…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent watches Cenotaph service alongside Princess Alexandra with an Equerry laying a wreath on his behalf

The Duke of Kent has stepped back from his Remembrance Sunday duties, instead opting to watch the service from the Foreign Office balcony. The 86-year-old Duke, who is known to be unsteady on his feet, made the decision to watch the parade this year rather than directly taking part. An Equerry laid a wreath at the base of the Cenotaph on his behalf. The Duke watched on from the balcony of…
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