Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very much looking forward to visiting Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly on 1 and 2 September, Kensington Palace have announced. The trip to South West England will be marked by the Cambridges’ first visit to projects in the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate which funds a range of charitable and private activities of the Prince of Wales, who became…
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British Royals

Duke of Westminster died from a heart attack

The 6th Duke of Westminster, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, died on Tuesday from a heart attack, the Coroner’s Office have confirmed. The billionaire landowner, who was worth £9.35 billion (c$13 billion), passed away at Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after suddenly falling ill on his Abbeystead Estate. Leading the tributes to the 64-year-old were The Prince of Wales and Duchess of…
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British Royals

The Duke of Westminster dies at the age of 64

The Duke of Westminster, Major-General Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, died today (Tuesday) at the age of 64 his estate have confirmed. The billionaire landowner, who was worth £9.35 billion (c$13 billion), passed away at Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire. Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke’s only son, immediately succeeds his father to the Dukedom of Westminster. Buckingham Palace have said that…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne nearly jabbed in face as Andy Murray struggles with flag-bearing duties

Princess Anne was nearly the victim of a right royal headache after Team GB flag-bearer Andy Murray struggled with his flag-bearing duties during a photoshoot. The world number 2 tennis player had difficulty holding the flag during the photo opportunity, but luckily he got to grips with the task before anybody was hurt. As well as standing on the wrong side of the Union Jack, Mr Murray entirely…
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