We take a look at a little-known
prince, who would have been an uncle to The Queen. John Charles
Francis of Wales was born in 1905, at York Cottage on the
Sandringham Estate. John was the youngest child of George, The
Prince of Wales (future George V) his wife, Mary. He was
sixth-in-line to the throne upon birth. His christening was
held at St Magdalene’s church in Sandringham. His godparents…
The Duke of Kent, President of the Royal
National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), will embark on a
two-day visit to six Welsh Lifeboat stations and the Holyhead
Coastguard Coordination Centre Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October.
Later this week, he will celebrate his 80th…
The Duke of Cambridge has made an
impassioned plea for a coalition of politicians to tackle the
illegal wildlife trade. And he has shown just how personal the
issue is to him by explaining why his fight to preserve endangered
species is linked to the world he wants Prince…
At an event held in Central London last
week, it was announced that Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra
would be the newest ambassador for the British Asian Trust. Prince
Charles, pictured here in 2011. Founded in 2007 by The Prince of
Wales, The British Asian Trust’s goal is to combat poverty in South
Asia. Prince Charles has been associated with the Trust for several
years now and has…
The Duke of Gloucester unveiled a new
hare themed pathway in Cirencester. The Duke of Gloucester in 2008
The themed trail follows the River Churn through-out
Cirencester, allowing residents and those visiting to better
explore the marvellous green spaces such as the wild…
Prince Harry will be in Devon on
Wednesday 7th October to present an RFU Gold Standard
Facilities Award to Paignton Rugby Club. While in Devon, Harry will
be checking in on how the RFU’s All Schools Programme, of which he
is Patron, is doing and how they are developing…
It’s been announced that The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge will mark World Mental Health Day on October
10th by attending a Mind event in Harrow. William and Kate will
meet with young people who have battled with their own mental
health problems and now volunteer with the Mind charity in Harrow
or the anti stigma campaign, Time to Change, which raises awareness
about mental health with other…
Royal Marines from Plymouth received a
special royal visitor while on exercise in the Californian Desert,
in the form of Prince Michael of Kent. The Marines of 42 Commando
were on Exercise Black Alligator when the prince visited to witness
first hand the challenging training…
Most Kings are born into regal families
and grow up with the knowledge that someday they will rule over a
country. However, when he was born in 1683, the future King George
II was nothing more than the heir to the heir to a small German
Duchy. Such a far cry from the throne…
Royal Association: The Earl of Wessex and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation
30th September 2015
Thursday evening will see the Earl of
Wessex attend the International Golf for Youth Dinner held at
Windsor Castle. The Earl serves as Chair and trustee for the Duke
of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, (IAA), a position
he has held since 1987. The Earl also heads the International
Council, (IC), the global governing body of the Association. The
Earl of Wessex with John Reilly MBE…
