The Edinburghs

The Earl and Countess of Wessex celebrate 20 years of marriage

There are celebrations in the royal household this week as the Earl and Countess of Wessex are celebrating 20 years of marriage on Wednesday. The couple is marking the day privately alongside their two children, Lady Louise and James. Prince Edward is the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s youngest child and married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999 at Windsor Castle. The Earl of Wessex is the only…
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British RoyalsThe Netherlands

Two Queens in a carriage: The Dutch King & Queen are Her Majesty's special guests at Royal Ascot

The lack of sunshine didn’t stop the smiles. As day one of Royal Ascot 2019 got underway, the royal procession was led by the Queen who was joined by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands for the start of the famous meeting. Queen Elizabeth II hosted the Dutch King and Queen at the racecourse as her special guests. Their Majesties all travelled together in the carriage…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is looking to hire a Health & Safety Advisor

The Queen is looking to hire a Health & Safety Advisor to be based at Buckingham Palace to undertake workplace inspections and risk assessments. The successful candidate will be expected to work full-time on a permanent basis. They will be paid a salary of between £28,000 – 32,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Part of the job entails helping to maintain a safe and healthy…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex exhibit opens in Edinburgh

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is home to hundreds of years of royal history, and Friday it welcomed a more modern exhibit to its grounds. A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex debuted at the palace last week, and I stopped by on its opening weekend to see the iconic wedding outfits worn by the couple. The exhibit, which first came to Windsor Castle, features Meghan’s wedding gown…
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