Six months after the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex announced the Archewell foundation, the foundation took a
big step forward by launching its website. Archewell.com went live
Wednesday morning featuring a simple beige background with contact
information and an email newsletter form. In the centre of the
homepage is the definition for the word “arche” – a Greek word
meaning…
The Princess Royal has visited
Scarborough Hospital to show royal appreciation for the work of NHS
staff throughout the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Princess Anne visited the hospital, in North Yorkshire, on October
19th 2020 as reports that the region…
The Duchess of Cambridge views outdoor exhibit of Hold Still portraits in London
20th October 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out
to view an outdoor exhibit of images from the Hold Still portraits
that captured everyday moments of life during the coronavirus
pandemic in the UK. [getty src=”1229179100″
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The Duke of Cambridge joins discussions about impact of Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions on Liverpool
20th October 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has hosted a video
call with leaders of the entertainment and events sector in
Liverpool to hear how the pandemic has affected their business as
the city adapts to living under the toughest coronavirus
restrictions in England. William spoke with Natalie Haywood who
runs Leaf on Bold Street, an independent tea shop and bar, as well
as wedding and event services, and star…
The Duchess of Cornwall urges end to ''silent disease'' in video message for World Osteoporosis Day
20th October 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has released a
message of support to mark World Osteoporosis Day, urging young
people to take care and hoping for an end to a “silent disease that
has brought such misery and pain.” Camilla, who has been the
President of the Royal Osteoporosis…
Meet Ella Slack - the woman who has stood in for The Queen as her body double for over three decades
20th October 2020
The Queen conducts hundreds of
engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her
lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not
surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed
in advance of the actual visit to ensure…
A new official Canadian portrait of the
Queen has been unveiled. Taken at Windsor Castle in March 2019 by
photographer Chris Jackson, it shows Her Majesty wearing her
Canadian insignia, as Sovereign of the Order of Canada and the
Order of Military Merit. However, this striking official image of
the Queen also has a very personal touch to it including a special
tribute from daughter to father.
The Duke of Cambridge has taken on two
new patronages, passed to him by the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh. Both new roles underline the increasing focus Prince
William is placing on environmental issues and wildlife
conservation in his public life. The Duke is now…
While it is not uncommon for royals,
especially The Queen, to have places named after them, some places
are more interesting to be named after one of the longest-reigning
monarchs in history. So, what are some of the most intriguing
things named after Her Majesty? Royal…
Why are Prince Edward’s children not titled as Prince and Princess?
18th October 2020
In the UK there are very specific rules
regarding who is entitled to be a Prince or Princess. Most of these
rules come from Letters Patent issued in 1917 by King George V, in
which the King accords the Princely title to all children of the
Sovereign, to the Sovereign’s male-line grandchildren and to the
eldest living of the Prince of Wales’s eldest son. However, when
the Law of Succession…
