Prince Harry’s new initiative, tourists fail to recognise the Queen, Princess Charlotte starts school, Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation and remembering Diana …
Travalyst
Prince Harry’s new initiative, Travalyst, to make tourism more eco-friendly hasn’t gone down well with some people, following his announcement in Amsterdam.
Piers Morgan posted this comment about the Duke of Sussex on Twitter.
Prince Harry preaching about the environment again. He can do this, or be a constant private-jet-setting celebrity. Not both. pic.twitter.com/lsTToXcfLf
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 3, 2019
Meanwhile, here in Australia, Rita Panahi has said
Just take a private jet and get Elton to write a cheque to some mysterious carbon offset outfit. Simples.
Just take a private jet and get Elton to write a cheque to some mysterious carbon offset outfit. Simples. https://t.co/klakz3BtN6
— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) September 3, 2019
Incognito Queen
Some American tourists failed to recognise Queen Elizabeth when she was staying at Balmoral years ago and ask her a question.
Hear the Queen’s response in this week’s show.
Princess Charlotte Starts School
The Cambridges arrive at Thomas’s Battersea for Princess Charlotte’s big day.
Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea, joining her older brother Prince George. ✏️📚🏫 pic.twitter.com/8l63WEjzcw
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 5, 2019
Kensington Palace has released a photo to mark this very special milestone.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a photograph of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace this morning.
The photo was taken shortly before Their Royal Highnesses left for Thomas’s Battersea ✏️📚🏫 pic.twitter.com/oiMKArFQnd
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 5, 2019
Princess Ingrid Alexandra Confirmation
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation took place at the Palace Chapel on 31 August 2019.
See The Royal House of Norway’s album of Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Confirmation.
Remembering Diana (1961-1997)
It’s been 22 years since the People’s Princess was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris, France.
Where were you when you heard the devastating news? Have your say on our Facebook page.
Royal Birthdays This Week
31 August – Queen Rania of Jordan, 1970
31 August – Prince Gabriel of Sweden, 2017
7 September – Elizabeth I, 1533 (died 24 March 1601)
Forthcoming Royal Visits
Belgium – King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to visit Japan for Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement in Tokyo from 22 to 23 October 2019.