An exhibition featuring 25 of the late
Diana, Princess of Wales’s most famous frocks will open on 24
February 2017 at Kensington Palace and will run throughout the
year. One dress, to be shown at Diana: Her Fashion Story, is
getting a great amount of attention. It’s believed that the tiny
handprints, which are barely visible, on the dress are those of
either Prince William, Prince Harry or…
The Queen's wedding cake saved by 3D printing
20th February 2017
New technology has brought Queen
Elizabeth II’s wedding cake back from full destruction after it was
destroyed by vandals in 2015. The multi-tiered cake was made for
then Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 by Peek
Frean. However, it was destroyed by…
Monday the 21st of February marks the
100th anniversary of one of the worst maritime disasters to occur
in British waters. There were 616 South African men and 30 crew who
lost their lives off the coast of the Isle of Wight on that fateful
day in February. Her Royal Highness…
The Queen saves the Royal Train from its demise
19th February 2017
After Sir Alan Reid, Keeper of the Privy
Purse, told MPs the Royal Train would only have five to ten years
left in its life, it seemed The Queen would lose what was an iconic
mode of transportation. Yet, much to the relief of the Royal
Family, the train has “no end in sight” according to a source that
spoke to The Telegraph. Queen Elizabeth made it known that the
train was her favourite…
‘Remarkable contribution’ of African and Caribbean people to society says Prince Charles
17th February 2017
During a visit to a new Black Cultural
Archives Centre yesterday Prince Charles praised the ‘remarkable
contribution’ of immigrants and their families of African and
Caribbean descent in the UK. The Prince of Wales was quoted as
saying: ‘We are very lucky that you…
The British Museum VS Prince William over ivory trade
17th February 2017
The British Museum is arguing that the
Duke of Cambridge’s support of a total ban on ivory trade
would harm its collection of “indispensable” treasures. The UK
government is currently considering a UK-wide ban on the sale of
all carved ivory objects. Currently, only…
Princess Anne to visit Scotland's toughest prison
17th February 2017
HRH Princess Anne, Princess Royal, will
be paying a visit to one of Scotland’s toughest prisons on 22
March. As the patron of The Butler Trust, an organisation which
promotes “excellence in the UK’s prisons, probation, and youth
justice,” Princess Anne will be visiting HMP Shotts. The Butler
Trust works to honour and reward those who provide exemplary
service while working with offenders.
Party at Kensington Palace: royal trio to welcome grieving children
16th February 2017
Though it’s only February, the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have announced they will host
a tea party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on 13 May. This tea
party is for the children who have a mother or father who’ve died
serving their country while…
New stamp released for Sapphire Jubilee
16th February 2017
To commemorate Her Majesty’s Sapphire
Jubilee, the Isle of Man Post Office has released a set of six
stamps which represent various state visits The Queen has taken
during her 65-year reign. Along with the stamps, the post office
has also released a miniature sheet…
Duchess of Cornwall moved to tears after hearing tales of domestic abuse
14th February 2017
The Duchess of Cornwall was moved to
tears on Tuesday morning as she heard from women who were speaking
of their experience of domestic abuse. Embed from Getty Images
Camilla heard the horrifying stories of abuse as she visited
Women’s Aid, a charity which seeks to empower women who have been
victim to abuse. Giving a speech at Women’s Aid, the Duchess
praised the BBC Radio drama, The…

