The Daily Telegraph accidentally reported
that the Duke of Edinburgh died this morning when his obituary was
published online. Instead of clicking the ‘save’ button when
updating the obituary, it appears the newspaper accidentally
pressed the publish button which made the article go live on their
website and social media accounts. The pre-written article was
posted under the headline…
Princes Harry and Wiliam have refused to
comment on the controversial Diana tapes that have been published
in a Channel 4 documentary. Kensington Palace spokesman, Jason
Knauf, speaking on behalf of Diana’s sons has made it clear that
they do not plan to comment on the…
The Duke of Edinburgh will conduct his
final engagement today before retirement as he meets Royal Marines
who have overcome a huge 1664 mile trek. The 96-year-old will
attend The Captain General’s Parade in the afternoon which
will mark the end of his public…
Buckingam Palace have announced that
Edward Young will become The Queen’s new Private Secretary
following the departure of Sir Christopher Geidt in October. Mr
Young is currently Her Majesty’s Deputy Private Secretary and was
her Assistant private Secretary before this. The 50-year-old
replaces Sir Christopher Geidt, who has been in the role for over a
decade. In a statement, Sir…
The Duchess of Cambridge has appointed
Catherine Quinn to be her new Private Secretary, replacing Rebecca
Priestley who leaves in the Summer. Ms Quinn is currently
Chief Operating Officer at Oxford University’s Saïd Business
School, and will take up her new position…
Between 1992 and 1993, Diana, Princess of
Wales was recorded in a series of tapes by Peter Settelen who was
her voice coach. Channel 4 have used these clips in order to create
a new documentary ‘Diana: in her own words’. Despite pleas from
Earl Spencer, Diana’s…
The Queen’s Private Secretary is to step
down in what is seen as a surprise resignation. Sir Christopher
Geidt worked for The Queen for ten years. His sudden departure is
seen as apparently the first of a “slew” of staff member changes.
It is rumoured that other senior officials will be leaving before
Christmas, although this has not been confirmed by the Palace.
This…
The Queen conducts hundreds of
engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her
lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not
surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed
in advance of the actual visit to ensure…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir Timothy Laurence visit Belgium to commemorate Passchendaele
30th July 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
alongside Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, arrived in Belgium on
Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele.
2017 marks 100 years since one of the bloodiest battles of World
War One which saw half a million Allied…
The Queen has asked Prince Charles to act
as her representative at the 2018 Commonwealth Games which are to
be held in Australia. The 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place
in April next year; 70 Commonwealth nations and territories will be
taking part. While representing The Queen, Prince Charles will
officially open the games and read out The Queen’s customary
message which will call upon…
