The Yorks

Princess Beatrice heads to New York to speak at Anti Slavery Collective

Add Princess Beatrice to the list of royals in New York this past week! The royal was in town with her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, to attend the launch of the Youth Impact Council, and on behalf of The Anti-Slavery Collective, which was co-founded by her younger sister, Princess Eugenie. These events took place around NYC Climate Week. Princess Beatrice and the Duchess of York attended…
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British Royals

Christmas plans for the Princess of Wales as concert looks set to take place

There is already exciting holiday news for the Royal Family with a beloved event on the calendar.  The Court Circular for Tuesday, 24 September noted that, ”The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.” The Princess of Wales is set to host her fourth Christmas carol concert this…
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British Royals

Anti monarchy group claims the Royal Family costs over £500 million every year

Anti-monarchy campaigners claim the Royal Family is costing taxpayers £510m a year, which they say is nearly six times more than the £86m of state funding from the annual Sovereign Grant. The grant was established by an act of Parliament and is a sum paid annually by the Treasury to help fund the monarch’s official duties. The Republic group says the higher total comes from a mix of…
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The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh on visit to Tanzania

The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Tanzania this week for a crucial visit as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.  The Duchess has returned to Tanzania for a busy visit- her first visit was in 2004. This visit is focusing on women’s empowerment, health, and agriculture. During the trip, she will visit Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Arusha.  On…
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