TRH the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge attended the last day of Wimbledon on July 10th. They watched Scotland’s Andy Murray take on Canadian Milos Raonic in the Gentlemen’s Final. The Royal couple were joined by PM David Cameron, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, among a host of other celebrities and members of the Royal family. Continue reading
Month: July 2016
Queen in Edinburgh
HM the Queen and HRH attended official engagements in Edinburgh on July 8th. They visited Hamilton and Inches jewellers and the Musselburgh Racecourse to mark its 200th anniversary, where the Queen’s horse finished third. The Royal couple started their day at Royal Warrant Holders; Hamilton and Inches jewellers, where the Queen unveiled a plaque. They were presented with a Post-it note holder, a silver bowl , and a kilt pin for The Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen commented: ‘Oh, that’s very kind. (It’s) very useful.‘ Later, the Queen and Duke visited Musselburgh Racecourse to mark its 200th anniversary. HM unveiled a sculpture, and then sat down to watch the races. The Queen’s horses, Elementary and Forecaster, came third in their respective races. She also met Cruachan IV, the Shetland pony mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George at Royal International Air Tattoo
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attended Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 8th. The Royals, attended the first day of the three day show which includes special celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets. The Duchess is the Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Cadets. Continue reading
Order of Thistle Service 2016
The Queen and members of the British Royal family attended the annual Order of the Thistle service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 7th. The Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Cambridge, and Princess Royal. The Order of the Thistle is the second highest order in the United Kingdom, after the Order of the Garter. Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Wimbledon on July 7th. The Duchess, who is a keen tennis fan, watched Serena Williams take on Russian Elena Vesnina, in the women’s semi finals, later she watched Alfie Hewett play. The Duchess, and the Countess of Wessex also starred in a Snapchat by Serena Williams. Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge presents Art Fund Museum of the Year Award
The Duchess of Cambridge presented the Art Fund Museum of the Year award at the Natural History Museum in London on July 6th. The £100,000 award – the largest museum prize in the world – is given annually to one outstanding museum which has shown exceptional imagination, innovation and achievement. This year five Museums: Arnolfini, Bristol; Bethlem Museum of the Mind, London; Jupiter Artland, West Lothian; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; and the York Art Gallery, Yorkshire. Continue reading
Queen hosts a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse 5-7-16
The Queen held a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the afternoon of July 5th. Earlier, HM held an Investiture and Audiences. This was the last Garden Party held by the Queen this summer, and the only one in Edinburgh. The other Garden Parties were held Buckingham Palace. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Wessex, and the Princess Royal. Continue reading
King William-Alexander and Queen Máxima host President of Greece
King William-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands hosted President and Mrs Pavlopoulos of Greece for a luncheon at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on July 4th. Earlier in the day, they had attended a Welcome ceremony followed by audiences. The Greek President is on a two-day official visit to the Netherlands. Continue reading
Scottish Opening of Parliament 2016
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are on their annual official visit to Edinburgh. The Queen arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, received the Keys of the City, and reviewed the guard of honour on July 1st. On June 2nd, she officially opened, and delivered an address to, the 5th session of the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading
Somme Centenary
The British Royal Family attended commemorations for the Battle of the Somme Centenary in France on July 1st. The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at the Thiepval Memorial. Continue reading
