Edward VIII’s letter goes on sale, 70 years ago since the Queen and Prince Philip announced their engagement, King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrive for a state visit and Malcolm Turnbull’s audience.

Edward VIII Letter For Sale

A letter written by Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, to his mistress Freda Dudley-Ward in January 1919 is to be auctioned off for £1,500.

Edward in uniform as colonel of the Welsh Guards, 1919

Find out why in this week’s show why Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, was cheesed off with royal duties.

Edward VIII letter. Source: Spink London.

Royal Engagement announcement 70 Years ago

On 10 July 1947, the Queen and Prince Philip (when they were Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten) announced their engagement.

Photo: Facebook/Royal Collection Trust

The Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate their Platinum Wedding Anniversary on 20 November 2017, the longest-married royal couple in British history.

Spanish Royal Visit to Great Britain

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were welcomed with pomp and pageantry upon their arrival in London for their state visit to Great Britain.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia examine a display of Spanish items from the Royal Collection Trust, including mementoesabout Queen Ena of Spain who was Queen Victoria’s youngest granddaughter.

A state banquet was held in King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s honour.

Queen Elizabeth’s Speech at the State Banquet.

Prince Harry accompanied King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminister Abbey on Thursday, 13 July 2017.

From l to r: Prince Harry, Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI with the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall. Photo: Westminister Abbey

Malcolm Turnbull: Audience With The Queen

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meets with Queen Elizabeth, who is wearing the Wattle Brooch.


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