Prince Harry arrived in Barbados on Day 9 of the Royal Visit to the Caribbean. He attended an official welcome, met with the Governor General and Prime Minister, presented Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and visited a children’s home. His 3-day visit will focus around the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Barbados. Continue reading
Princess Alexandra’s 80th Birthday Reception
The Queen held a reception to celebrate the work & Patronages of Princess Alexandra in honour of her 80th Birthday in December. The Queen and the Princess met representatives and volunteers from the nearly 100 charities supported by the Princess. Princess Alexandra also gave a speech. Continue reading
Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands- Day 2
On Day 2, November 29th, of the Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands, King Philippe of Belgium visited ESA/ESTEC, met with the Presidents of the Dutch Senate and of the House of Representatives, as well Dutch Prime Minister Rutte. He was joined by King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Queen Mathilde for lunch, and afterwards attended an event with King Willem-Alexander, while Queen Mathilde and Queen Máxima visited the Cobra Museum in Amstelveen. In the evening the King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted a Gala concert at the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ. Continue reading
Albanian National Day 2016
Spanish State Visit to Portugal
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a three-day State Visit to Portugal from November 28-30. They attended an official welcome, attended meetings, visited a museum in Porto, and attended a State Banquet in Guimarães. The Duke and Duchess of Braganza were also present. Continue reading
Prince Harry in Grenada
Prince Harry spent Day 8 of his Royal Visit to the Caribbean in Grenada, where he attended an Official Welcome, visited a community sporting event, visited a beach, met with the Prime Minister, and attended a reception. Continue reading
Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a three-day State Visit to the Netherlands, where they are hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. On the first day of their visit, November 28th, they Belgian monarchs attended an Official Welcome, and with their Dutch counterparts, attended a reception, signed a treaty, visited a cultural center, and attended conferences. In the evening, a State Banquet was held at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Continue reading
Duke of Westminster’s Memorial Service
Members of the British Royal family joined mourners to pay tribute to the sixth Duke of Westminster at a service in Chester Cathedral on November 28th. The Duke, who was Britain’s third richest man and the richest property developer in the UK, died on August 9th. Continue reading
Belgian State Visit to the Netherlands, 1993
Hon. Margaret Rhodes
The Honourable Margaret Rhodes, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Friday night following a short illness, aged 91. She was a childhood friend and bridesmaid of the Queen, and the niece and lady-in-waiting of the Queen Mother. She lived in a house in Windsor Great Park, where the Queen visited her earlier this month. Continue reading
Prince Harry in St Vincent
Prince Harry spent Day 7 of the Royal Visit to the Caribbean in St Vincent and the Grenadines on November 26th. He attended the official welcome, visited Kingstown’s Botanic Gardens, the Vermont Nature Trail, and a beach. Prince Harry also attended a Reception at the Cruise Ship Terminal. Continue reading
Dutch State Visit to Belgium, 1981
Christie’s Important Jewels- 30 November 2016
Ahead of the upcoming Important Jewels Sale at Christie’s on 30th November 2016 in London, we take a look at Jewels for auction with a Royal/Noble provenance or purpose. Among the lots that are featured are a diamond necklace from an Italian Noble family, Jewelry albums, a sapphire and diamond suite, and four diamond tiaras.
Christie’s Important Jewels, London, 30 November 2016 Continue reading
Prince Harry in St Lucia- Day 2
Prince Harry spent Day 6 of his Royal Visit to the Caribbean in St Lucia. He attended a cricket match, visited Pigeon Island, saw conservation projects, and attended a St Lucian street festival. Continue reading
Prince Harry in St Lucia
On Day 5 of Prince Harry’s visit to the Caribbean, he arrived in St Lucia. Prince Harry attended an Official Welcome and a reception hosted by the Governor General. Continue reading
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 60th Anniversary Service
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, joined by the Earl & Countess of Wessex, attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to celebrate 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. They met inspirational Duke of Edinburgh Award winners, and the Earl of Wessex delivered a speech. Continue reading
Prince Harry in St Kitts and Nevis
Prince Harry spent Day 4 of his Royal Visit to the Caribbean in St Kitts and Nevis. He attended the official welcome, a youth rally, visited a turtle conservation initiative in Nevis, and attended a reception hosted by the Governor General. Continue reading
Royal Life Saving Society Reception at Buckingham Palace
The Queen hosted a reception to celebrate 125 years of Royal Life Saving Society at Buckingham Palace on the evening of November 22nd. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Micheal of Kent. They met outstanding Royal Life Saving Society volunteers, who teach drowning prevention, and the Queen presented awards and medals. Continue reading
Prince Harry in Antigua & Barbuda- Day 3
On Day 3 of the Royal Visit to the Caribbean, Prince Harry visited Barbuda, the sister island of Antigua. He toured a wildlife sanctuary, visited a primary school and a high school, and launched the Queen’s Commonwealth canopy in St. John’s before departing for St. Kitts. Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge at the Place2Be Awards
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards at Mansion House in London on November 22nd. She met with families and delivered a speech. The Duchess has been Patron of Place2Be since 2013, reflecting her interest in reducing the stigma around mental health. Earlier in the day, she attended a tea party at the National History museum, another Place2Be event. Continue reading