Here is the documentary entitled, Prince John: The Windsors’ Tragic Secret. If you are unfamiliar with short and tragic life of the late Prince John here are some quick facts: He was the youngest son Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary. He died on January 18, 1919 at the age of 13. Click here to watch the entire documentary.
Category Archives: British Royals
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Rushed to the Hospital.
It was announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland as a “… precautionary measure after a recurrence of a bladder infection…” His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will remain in the hospital for the next few days for “…investigation and treatment…” according to the Deputy Press Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen.
This is the second time within a year that the awesome 91-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital for a bladder infection.
For more information about this breaking news please click here and here.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visits the Isle of Wight.
On Monday, August 13, 2012, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Isle of Wight.
The 91-year-old duke began his day with a luncheon at the County Club in Newport with members of the Chamber of Commerce. From there he visited a “… mobile health unit, run by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry at St. James’ Square.” Afterward, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the company, A.J. Wells and Sons.
Sources: Royal.gov.uk and IWCP
Members of the British Royal Family Enjoy Day 12 of the London Olympics.
On August 8, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge attended the semi-finals of Women’s Field Hockey held at the Riverbank Arena in London. The lovely duchess cheered on Team GB who were playing against Team Argentina. The final score: 2-1, Argentina.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales enjoyed Beach Volleyball held at Horse Guards Parade. One of the highlights of today’s event in Beach Volleyball was the Women’s Gold Medal Final. So who played? Team USA versus Team USA. Yes, you read that right. 🙂
Two-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings dominated April Ross and Jen Kessy for the gold medal. In the end, Misty and Kerri won the game. Yay! 🙂
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Hosts a Garden Party at Balmoral Castle. (VIDEO)
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hosted a garden party at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Also in attendance were His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as well as Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales Attends Track Cycling at the Velodrome.
On the afternoon of August 7, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence along with His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales, Mr. Peter Phillips, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice watched various Track Cycling competitions held at the Velodrome in London. Oh yeah, Sarah Ferguson was there as well.
Anyway…
As always Team GB dominated many of today’s heats including the highly anticipated Men’s Keirin Final. Sir Chris Hoy won the gold medal while Maximillan Levy of Team Germany won the silver. So who won the bronze medal? It was a tie. Simon van Velthooven of Team New Zealand and Teun Mulder of Team Netherlands shared the bronze.
In the Women’s Sprint Final Anna Meares of Team Australia captured the gold whole Victoria Pendleton of Team GB won the silver. Shuang Guo of Team China gladly won the bronze.
His Majesty King Constantine of Greece Presents Medals to the Winners of the Men’s Laser Race (Sailing)
On August 6, 2012, in Weymouth, England His Majesty King Constantine of Greece presented medals to the winners of the Men’s Laser Single Hand Race (Sailing). Tom Slingsby of Team Australia won the gold medal. Pavlos Kontides of Team Cyprus won the silver and Rasmus Myrgren won the bronze.
Prior to the medal ceremony His Majesty watched several races including the Women’s Laser Radial. Also, watching the race were Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence along with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. The lovely duchess also met with members of the Team GB sailing team.
