The Prince of Wales has released a
statement saying he is “deeply touched and honoured” after being
named as The Queen’s successor as the next Head of the
Commonwealth. In a statement, Prince Charles said: “I am deeply
touched and honoured by the decision of Commonwealth Heads of State
and Government that I should succeed the Queen, in due course, as
Head of the…
Rwanda to host the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting after Malaysia pulls out
20th April 2018
The leaders of the Commonwealth group of
nations have this evening decided to hold the next Commonwealth
Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda after Malaysia pulled out.
The next Heads of Government meeting will take place in the African
country in 2020 – exact dates…
It has been confirmed that the Prince of
Wales will become the next Head of the Commonwealth once the reign
of Queen Elizabeth II comes to an end. All 53 Commonwealth leaders
agreed with The Queen that Prince Charles would be the most
suitable person to lead the Commonwealth…
Haven’t we been here before? As the
arrival of baby Cambridge number three closes in, so do the odds on
a new princess being called Alice. Ahead of the birth of Princess
Charlotte, the A name was in the frame as top pick for a baby girl
and we all know how that one ended. However, that hasn’t stopped
Alice being among the bookies’ favourites should the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge welcome…
The President of Ghana paid tribute to
Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening as he
held a toast during dinner. President Nana Akufo-Addo was
dining with The Queen and 52 other world leaders when he delivered
a short speech in which he called Her…
The end of an era? The Queen hosts Commonwealth leaders for what is expected to be the final time
19th April 2018
The Queen hosted the leaders of the
Commonwealth for dinner at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening –
the final time she is expected to do so. World leaders from 53
member states of the Commonwealth joined The Royal Family at the
banquet as the dignitaries paid…
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle attend a Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Boris Johnson
19th April 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a
Women’s Empowerment reception at the Royal Aeronautical
Society in London on Thursday evening. The event was hosted by
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson as part of the Commonwealth Heads
of Government meeting. As Harry and Meghan arrived at the venue,
they were greeted by Mr Johnson, and his wife, Marina Wheeler. The
Women’s Empowerment…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are named as two of the world's most influential people
19th April 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been
named among the world’s most influential people in TIME’s annual
list of the top 100 most influential people in the world. Prince
Harry was nominated to be put forward on the list by singer Sir
Elton John, a close friend…
The Queen has formally opened the
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the ballroom of
Buckingham Palace with members of her family and 53 world leaders
in attendance. Her Majesty, who turns 92-years-old in a few days
time, talked about the importance of stability and…
The Queen publicly states that she wishes Prince Charles to become Head of the Commonwealth
19th April 2018
The Queen has for the first time publicly
expressed that she wishes for her son, the Prince of Wales, to
become the next head of the Commonwealth. Addressing the leaders of
the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace on Thursday morning, the
91-year-old monarch said that ensuring her son succeeded her as
head would provide stability for the future. She said: “It is my
sincere wish that the…
