Princess Anne and Family

The Royal Association: Princess Anne - Scottish Rugby Union

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23rd September 2015
In their roles as the leaders of the nation, the members of the Royal Family are involved with some charities across the UK. Since the 18th century, the Royal Family have been associated with the charities of their choice. Between them, they currently hold 3,000 patronages of charitable organisations. Princess Anne pictured here during a visit to Tameside Carers Centre, in Audenshaw. As an active…
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British Royals

Monarchy Rules: a look at Queen Victoria

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21st September 2015
“The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them.” – Queen Victoria She is this country’s second longest-reigning Monarch, and she reigned over a grand industrial age for Britain as well as a British Empire that stretched half way across the globe. Her reign was so successful that her name defined the 63 year period in which she was Queen. We are…
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British Royals

In praise of unsung heroes: The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

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20th September 2015
The Duke of Gloucester is scheduled to present the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham on 22 September. The pavilion serves as a host venue to a broad range of community events and groups. There is also a café and bar located in the building. All activities and money brought in by the café, bar and events held are used for running the pavilion. The…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

William, Kate and Harry attend #RWC2015 Opening Ceremony

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18th September 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry were present at the opening ceremony and the inaugural match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Friday evening.View image | gettyimages.comAs the ceremony began, we were treated to a short vignette highlighting the birth of Rugby at Rugby School in 1823 and the moment that William Web Ellis picked up the ball and ran. The only difference…
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