The Duke of Kent turns 86 today. From the
age of six, when he inherited his father’s dukedom, Edward has been
poised for a life of royal duty and military service. He has
represented his cousin, The Queen, for over 50 years, and has
focused his royal career on areas related to sport, engineering,
industry, and military activities, including commemoration of those
lost in war. Though he…
From small and simple to over-the-top,
the right hat completes any royal outfit. This autumn, our team is
taking a look at their favourite royal hats from over the years.
We’ve enjoyed seeing the Duchess of Cambridge’s style evolve since
she entered the royal…
No Time to Die star Rami Malek has had
quite an exciting few years, winning an Oscar for his role as
Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody and starring in other
blockbuster films. But when it comes to speaking with the Royal
Family, he might need to take some more lessons.
The Queen has written a letter to the
Commonwealth which won’t be read until next year. The note was
placed inside The Queen’s Baton as it began its journey around the
world ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. Her
Majesty was seen in a special video signing her name on the letter
which will be shared with the Commonwealth as the Games get under
way in July next…
It was back to work for Her Majesty when
she kicked off her first engagement of the season at Windsor
Castle, honouring the UK’s connection to Canada. Wearing her
diamond maple leaf brooch to mark the occasion, The Queen looked in
high spirits after her summer…
Did Fergie’s famous red hair inspire the name of the newest royal baby?
6th October 2021
Is Princess Beatrice’s daughter named
after her grandmother, Sarah, Duchess of York? According to one of
Sarah’s closest friends, the answer is yes. Sienna Elizabeth
Mapelli Mozzi, the first child of Princess Beatrice and her Italian
husband Edoardo Mappelli Mozzi…
The Duchess of Cambridge has visited
University College London’s Centre for Longitudinal Studies to
learn more about a landmark study of children born in the 2020s,
undertaking another engagement for her early years’ initiative. The
Children of the 2020s study aims to “understand how a wide range of
factors impact children’s social, cognitive, and early language
development, their…
'Even more fabulous in our fifties': the Countess of Wessex backs the Menopause Workplace Pledge
6th October 2021
The Countess of Wessex is backing a new
campaign that encourages businesses to support women through
menopause as part of a new workplace pledge. Sophie, who is royal
patron of the Wellbeing of Women organisation, has lent her support
to the Menopause Workplace Pledge…
The Queen’s Green Canopy has spread
overseas with the help of her daughter, Princess Anne. During her
Paris visit, the Princess Royal planted a Jubilee Tree at the
residence of the British Ambassador to France. This was the first
tree planted in a British embassy as…
The Princess Royal has wrapped up her
two-day visit to Paris. The Princess carried out a number of
engagements in the French capital including meeting with
representatives of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and meeting The Garde
Républicaine, the twin of the British Army. The trip started off
with the 71-year-old meeting senior officials of the Olympic and
Paralympic Games. The Princess, who is the…
