Princess Anne and Family

"Not bloody likely" - The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury. Unfortunately…
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King Charles III

Lionel Richie declared Global Ambassador for The Prince's Trust

Pop-star Lionel Richie, 69, has been named an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust International. In a meeting in Barbados Tuesday night, the singer met with Prince Charles, 70, where the Prince officially named him as ambassador. Richie will now help to introduce the Trust to a global audience. Embed from Getty Images The duo caught up at a meeting for the Trust during Charles’ second…
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Princess Anne to receive prestigious award

The Princess Royal will receive the City Lit Centenary Fellowship Award this April at the City Lit Centenary Awards. “The Princess Royal will receive her Centenary Fellowship in recognition of her ongoing commitment to lifelong learning,” says Mark Malcolmson, CBE of City Lit. The City Lit Centenary Awards are being held on 2 April to recognise those who foster educational opportunities for…
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British Royals

The Queen and Catherine's joint engagement in pictures

The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge conducted a rare joint engagement in London on Tuesday morning as they officially opened a new educational establishment.Embed from Getty ImagesHer Majesty was joined by her granddaughter-in-law during the visit King’s College London where they opened Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus.Embed from…
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