Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen and Prince Philip are spectators at the Commonwealth Games

During a lively Scottish ceremony on Wednesday, Her Majesty officially launched the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Since, she has attended a number of events with Prince Philip, to show her support for the contestants. Earlier this week, she watched the heats of the men's and women's butterfly stroke swimming events with First Minister Alex Salmond and the Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014…
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Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

New details of William, Kate and Harry's WW1 commemorations announced

William and Kate will attend two events in Liège and Mons before being joined by Prince Harry for the final two events of the day in Mons. The Royal couple’s first engagement will be a welcome to Liège King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at L’Abbaye Saint-Laurent. Founded in 1026 L’Abbaye Saint-Laurent is a former Benedictine monastery The main event of the morning and second…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Kate's visit to Malta confirmed by Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Malta on 20th and 21st September this year at the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Malta’s independence, the Palace has announced. In her first solo overseas tour, Kate will visit the island – which gained independence from the United Kingdom on 21st September 1964 – on behalf of The Queen who last visited in 2007. Kate’s Malta visit was first…
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The Kents

Prince Michael of Kent reveals his battle with cancer

The 72-year-old was diagnosed and treated for the disease last year according to the Daily Mail’s diary. The Prince’s spokesman, Simon Astaire, said “This particular problem was, happily, diagnosed very early and treated successfully last year by a surgical team who have his admiration and gratitude.” In usual circumstances, the Royal Family’s health issues are kept private, but the…
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