The Royal Collection Trust has released an official range of commemorative china to celebrate Princess Eugenie's marriage to Jack Brooksbank on Friday, 12 October 2018. A tankard, coaster (plate), pillbox and a miniature teacup and saucer ornament are part of the items available to mark this very special occasion. This range of English fine bone china…
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, King Harald V of Norway and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden are among world leaders and heads of state sending messages to the President of Tanzania, Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. Over 200 people lost their lives when the ferry MV Nyerere capsized on Lake Victoria on Thursday,…
The Royal Australian Mint, an Official Supporter of the 2018 Invictus Games 2018, has released its first coin with Braille text to commemorate the games celebrating the unconquered spirit of wounded, injured and ill service personnel. This coloured collectable $1 coin’s unique braille text spells ‘Sydney 18’ and features the image of a wounded competitor,…
Norway's Princess Märtha Louise celebrated her 47th birthday on Saturday, 22 September 2018. Princess Märtha Louise is currently fourth in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne, following her brother Crown Prince Haakon and his two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. King Harald V and Queen Sonja's eldest child, Princess Märtha…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading to the southern hemisphere from Tuesday, 16 October, to Wednesday, 31 October to visit Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. The royal couple accepted invitations from the four Commonwealth countries' governments at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's request. The tour will focus on youth leadership, environmental and…
Australia's latest Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is pleased to confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's official visit Down Under in October. 'I look forward to welcoming the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex to Australia next month.' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand from…
Charles II was forced to hide in an oak tree at Boscobel on 6 September 1651, following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Worcester three days earlier.
See the behind-the-scenes creative team at the Royal Australian Mint producing the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 medals. Video: Royal Australian Mint Official Hashtags #IG2018 #IAM #UNCONQUERED #STRONGERTOGETHER #GameOnDownUnder #MakeYourMarkDownUnder
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe OAM joined members of the 2018 Australian Invictus Games Team revealed the medal designs for Invictus Games Sydney 2018 on 4 September 2018. The medals have been skilfully produced by the Royal Australian Mint, an Official Supporter of the 2018 Games. Golden Wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem, adorns the medals giving…
