The Duchess of Cornwall Celebrates 70th Birthday

The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated her 70th birthday on Monday, 17 July 2017 with two events. However, most 70-year-olds would be thinking about retirement, rather than working, as the Duchess of Cornwall is prepared to take on a new role as Patron of The Silver Line. The Duchess will lend her experience to a help…

Podcast: Edward VIII Letter, Royal Engagement 70 Year Anniversary & Spanish State Visit

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…

Podcast: Canada Day, Queen Sonja’s 80th, Prince Philip’s last DofE and Memorial Service for Diana

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada Day, Queen Sonja celebrates her 80th birthday, Queen Elizabeth's new portrait unveiled, Prince Philip's last DofE Awards and a memorial service for Diana Princess of Wales. Canada Day, 1 July The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall join Canadians in celebrating 150 years of Confederation in Ottawa. The Prince…

Podcast: Canada 150, Prince Philip’s Outing, Irish Visit & Prince Harry’s Interview

Charles and Camilla arrive in Canada, Prince Philip is out of hospital, Prince Albert II of Monaco opens a rose garden in Ireland, Prince Harry opens up during a recent interview and the Queen leads mourners at Countess Mountbatten’s funeral. Canada 150th Anniversary The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall kick off their…

Trooping the Colour 2017

The Queen’s Official Birthday in Britain was marked with sombreness on Saturday, 17 June 2017, despite the traditional pomp and pageantry in London with Trooping the Colour. Earlier that day, the Queen had issued a message reflecting the sombre national mood as the United Kingdom had “witnessed a succession of terrible tragedies”. Crowds lined the…

Podcast: Countess Mountbatten, Prince Philip’s 96th Birthday & Danish Golden Wedding Anniversary

Countess Mountbatten dies, the Grenfell Fire tragedy, Prince Philip celebrates his 96th birthday, a Royal Golden Anniversary and Princess Charlene writes an article about water safety. Vale Countess Mountbatten (1924-2017) Prince Charles' beloved godmother Countess Mountbatten passed away at her home on 13 June 2017. Embed from Getty Images Grenfell Tower Visit On Friday, 16…

Podcast: Norwegian Literature Ambassador, State Opening of Parliament & Koningsdag

A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Thai Coronation King Maha Vajiralongkorn's forthcoming coronation will take place later this year. Watch this space for more details ... Norwegian Literature Ambassador Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has organised the…

Podcast: Spanish State Visit News, Canada 150th Centenary Celebrations, Easter Sunday & Prince Harry Interview

Spanish state visit postponed, a forthcoming royal visit to Canada, Easter Sunday at Windsor, Crown Princess Victoria in Japan and Prince Harry discusses mental health issues.

Podcast: Royal Maundy Service, Pope Francis, Royal Visit to Japan & Service of Hope

Royal Maundy Service in Leicester Cathedral, Charles and Camilla meet with Pope Francis, Spanish state visit to Japan and the Service of Hope at Westminster Abbey. Royal Maundy Service The Queen and Prince Philip will be attending the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral on Thursday, 13 March, at 11.00 am. Charles and Camilla's Audience…

Podcast: Dutch Royal Visit, Sami National Day, Train To London & A Royal Name-Change

Condolences for a close family friend, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima's visit to Germany, Queen Elizabeth returns to London and two royal centenaries. Condolences for Tara Palmer-Tomkinson The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have led tributes for close family friend, Tara Palmer-Tomlinson, who passed away earlier this week, aged 45. Embed from…