Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen arrives at engagement in London just minutes after her son retires from public life

The Queen has arrived at Chatham House in London for an engagement just a few minutes after her second son, the Duke of York, announced that he is stepping back from public life. According to royal correspondent Emily Nash, Her Majesty was back on duty just 18 minutes after Prince Andrew released his unprecedented statement. The Queen is working on her wedding anniversary tonight. She’s at…
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The Yorks

Prince Andrew steps down from public duties

The Duke of York has stepped down from all public duties for the foreseeable future following heavy criticism of an interview he gave to BBC Newsnight. In a statement, Prince Andrew says that he asked The Queen for permission to step back from public duties, action she…
The Yorks

Prince Andrew 'considering another TV interview' to set the record straight

The Duke of York is reportedly considering undertaking another TV interview after his Newsnight appearance over the weekend backfired. Vanity Fair reports that Prince Andrew is considering doing another interview in the wake of the public uproar – something palace sources have described as a ‘personality-motivated witch-hunt’. A source told the publication: “There are rumours…
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The Yorks

Prince Andrew 'restricted to desk duties' as aides cancel official royal engagements

The Duke of York has had an official engagement cancelled by palace aides amidst the furore of his Newsnight interview over the weekend. According to the Daily Mail, Prince Andrew has been “banished from royal duties and sent to sit behind a desk at his mother’s house.” On Tuesday, the Duke of York was scheduled to have visited flood-hit communities in the north of England. However…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

New details announced for Prince William's upcoming visit to Oman and Kuwait

Kensington Palace revealed further details of The Duke of Cambridge’s upcoming visit to Oman and Kuwait on Tuesday. William’s visit will “pay tribute to the historic ties Britain shares with Kuwait and Oman, and will highlight strong links and cooperation in many areas, including education, the environment, and defence,” according to the briefing. The Duke will visit both countries…
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