Royal Birthday: Princess Michael of Kent

Princess Michael of Kent celebrates her 74th birthday on Tuesday, 15 January 2019. Embed from Getty Images Princess Michael of Kent was born Marie Christine Anna Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz in Karlovy Vary on 15 January 1945 in the Czech Republic (formerly known as Karlsbad in what was known as the German-populated Sudetenland or…

Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester: Australia’s First Royal Governor-General

Prime Minister John Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia’s defence during World War II. Australians will be deeply appreciative of his Majesty’s action in appointing a member of the Royal Family to be Governor-General of Australia. All in the country will look forward…

Video: The Duke of Edinburgh Remembers Tokyo In 1945

The Duke of Edinburgh reflects on his time serving with the Royal Navy in Tokyo Bay in 1945, while serving as First Lieutenant aboard HMS Whelp. A Summary of Prince Philip's Navy Career Prince Philip joined the Royal Navy as a cadet after leaving Gordonstoun in 1939. He completed his initial training at RNC Dartmouth…

Podcast: Princess Charlotte, Prince Harry in Sydney & A Royal Night Out

The birth of little Princess Charlotte, gifts from the Australian government, Prince Harry finishes his secondment with the Australian Army, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's twins' baptisms, and a new movie, A Royal Night Out. Introducing HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born 2 May 2015, at 8.34 am, weighing in…