For centuries the Dukedom and Duchy of
Cornwall has been the title and source of income for the eldest son
of the Monarch. And now, even after succession laws have changed to
allow females equal rights to become Monarch, the Duchy will not be
inherited by the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
if the child is a girl. Prince Charles as eldest son of the Monarch
is the current Duke of…
The once-hardened-republican PM, Julia
Gillard has revealed yet another soft spot for the Royal Family by
admitting that she is in the process of knitting a woollen toy
kangaroo for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child when
it’s born next month. Ms…
The Duchess of Cambridge is set to become
the official Royal ambassador for the Wimbledon tennis
championships. The Duchess is a fan of the game and has been a
frequent spectator in the Royal Box on Centre Court since her
marriage to the Duke of Cambridge in 2011. She…
The Queen had every reason to celebrate
today as her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup on the third day of
Royal Ascot. The horse’s win marks the first time a reigning
monarch has won the race and gives the Queen her 22nd win at the
annual race. The Queen arrives at Day Three of Royal Ascot.
Photo:@EmeiliaBurgess Estimate, the four-year-old filly is
celebrating a second year of success at…
The Queen’s horse, Estimate, a four year
old filly, has won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot today. This is the
first time a reigning monarch has ever won the Gold Cup. This is
the toughest race, 2 and a half miles, at racing’s most
prestigious meeting. The Gold Cup…
The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Royal
Family today to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Mum-to-be Kate
beamed with joy as she joined Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and
Prince Harry in a carriage to attend today’s ceremony at London’s
Whitehall. The ceremony…
The Duchess of Cambridge is to join the
Royal Family tomorrow for her final engagement before taking
maternity leave. Pregnant Kate will join The Queen, Prince William
and the rest of the royal family for the annual Trooping the
Colour, the celebration of the Queen’s Birthday. Kate travelled to
Southampton on Thursday Kate’s final engagement comes just days
after she visited…
Prince Philip is awarded the Order of New
Zealand At a small ceremony earlier today held at Buckingham Palace
Her Majesty, The Queen (who also serves as Queen of New Zealand)
awarded Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh her husband of 65
years with New Zealand’s…
It was in the early morning of 21 April
1926, when the surgeon, Sir Harry Simpson, ended, with great skill,
a difficult caesarean section with which it came to light the small
baby called Elizabeth. The first doctor’s words were: “She was born
a…
Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, is to
attend Princess Madeleine’s wedding to British-born Christopher
O’Neill. The stylish countess will attend the ceremony with husband
Prince Edward, in June, on behalf of her majesty The Queen. Sophie
and Edward have represented Britain on many royal weddings,
attending Monaco’s Prince Albert’s wedding to Charlene Wittstock
and most…
