The Princess Royal undertook a series of
engagements in Somerset last Friday, opening a new school building,
a food and drink innovation centre, and opening the refurbished
gardens at the local university. Princess Anne’s busy day began at
the Fairmead School in Yeovil, where she opened the new Sycamore
Building. During her visit, she was greeted by headteacher Tracy
Felstead, staff and…
The Duchess of Cornwall recently visited
with the 4th Battalion The Rifles regiment to present medals for
their service overseas in Africa, Iraq and Afghanistan. In a speech
at the ceremony at Aldershot, Camilla said: “You have proven your
steadfast courage and tenacity…
Prince Charles praises Samaritans as backbone of country on Gloucester visit
27th October 2021
The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the
Gloucester and District Branch of Samaritans to help them celebrate
their 50th anniversary on Tuesday. During his visit, Prince Charles
heard from Samaritan volunteers who support community members in
times of need. The charity…
The Princess Royal presided over the
investiture ceremony on Tuesday at Windsor Castle, recognising the
contributions of singer Joan Armatrading and campaigner Polly
Brooks. Armatrading, who was invested as a Commander of the British
Empire for services to music, charity and human rights, joked to
reporters afterwards that she “levelled up” from her MBE she
received 20 years…
The Queen carried out her first
engagement since her brief hospitalisation last week, conducting
virtual audiences at Windsor Castle. On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth
received two new ambassadors from her office at Windsor Castle,
with the ambassadors appearing at Buckingham…
The Queen 'regretfully' cancels her visit to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow following medical advice
26th October 2021
The Queen has ‘regretfully’ cancelled her
upcoming visit to Glasgow where she was due to attend the COP26
climate change summit. Following on from medical advice to rest,
the 95-year-old monarch has decided to stay at Windsor Castle. She
will still…
It has long been said that Windsor Castle
is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over
twenty-five reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. Claims
include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King
George III. Even the present Queen Elizabeth II has admitted to
witnessing at least one ghostly encounter. These sightings happen
so often that it has been recorded…
Starting 25 November and for the first
time, visitors to Windsor Castle will have the opportunity to see
six rare, surviving costumes worn by the teenage Princess Elizabeth
and Princess Margaret during wartime performances. During the
Second World War, Her Majesty The…
The Duchess of Cornwall sat down for an
interview with BBC One’s Morning Live to mark World Osteoporosis
Day to discuss osteoporosis and the effects it has had on her
mother and grandmother. Speaking with presenter Gloria Hunniford,
Camilla recalled taking her mother to…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall will undertake their first royal visit since 2019 next
month when they visit Jordan and Egypt. Prince Charles and
Camilla’s visit to Jordan from 16-18 November will celebrate the
country’s centennial year and a century of bilateral relations
between the countries. First, they will be received by King
Abdullah and Queen Rania at Al Husseiniya…
