British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex spends the day on the Isle of Wight

The Countess of Wessex hopped across the water this week for a day of engagements in the Isle of Wight. Sophie met charity workers and saw how firms on the island are aiming to protect the environment during a series of visits which culminated in a right royal tradition – the official launch of a ship. Among the people that the countess met during her time on the island were award winning…
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The Sussexes

Family affair at Kensington Palace as Doria Ragland joins Meghan for the launch of her cookbook

The Duchess of Sussex was joined by Prince Harry and her mother, Doria Ragland, at Kensington Palace on Thursday afternoon for the launch of a charity cookbook. The event saw Meghan give her first speech, which she delivered in front of a roomful of guests without any notes or prompts as Harry and Doria looked proudly on. PHOTO: Chris Ship/ITV This was the first engagement that Doria has been on…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince William to undertake a seven-day working visit to Africa next week

More details have been revealed about Prince William’s visit to Africa at the end of the month. The seven-day visit starting on September 24th will see the Duke of Cambridge visiting three African countries, Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya. A spokesman for Kensington Palace said that this would primarily be a private official trip for the Duke, although he would be attending some functions on behalf…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends a message of condolence to the President of the Philippines following Typhoon Mangkhut

The Queen has sent a message of condolence to  President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of the Philippines following Typhoon Mangkhut which has claimed the lives of 81 people, with the final death toll expected to rise. In her message, Her Majesty said: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the devastation caused by Typhoon Mangkhut. Prince Philip and I send our sincere…
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