Category Archives: British Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Members of the Princely Family of Monaco and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (VIDEOS)

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Here is a quick video wrap-up regarding past events such as the recent Pique-Nique de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque (with Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene), and Princess Caroline of Hanover and Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Jumping International de Monaco award ceremony held at Port Hercule.

And, finally, on Day 2 of Holyrood Week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “…conducted an investiture ceremony before hosting a garden party for some 8,000 guests… “ on July 3, 2012.

Click here to watch a news report.

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Visit the Isles of Scilly

On July 3, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Isles of Scilly.  According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, the royal couple began their day with the opening of the Five Islands School:

… a year after The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the new sports hall on the site.  Their Royal Highnesses were escorted around the new building, visiting both primary and secondary classrooms, by the acting headteacher Liz Duffy-Griffiths.

The school – the only secondary on the Isles of Scilly – has more than 250 students, providing education for the communities of St Mary’s, Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin’s and Tresco.

Duchess of Cornwall also visited the “… Isles of Scilly Veterinary Support Group (IOSVSG)  formed in 2007 by a group of volunteers committed to raising money for better equipment and surgery facilities.”  

To read more about the royal visit as well as to view photos please click the links below.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex Attends the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show in Surrey. Plus, Other News.

Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex was at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey on July 2, 2012, to attend the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show according to the official website for the British monarchy.  Whilst there she admired beautiful flowers, plants and mingled with various guests.

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And, finally, the British newspaper, Telegraph, has a nice story about the Countess of Wessex and her sense of style.  Click here to read the article in its entirety.

Source: Royal.gov.uk

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit Scotland: Day One (VIDEOS)

On July 2, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh began their visit to Scotland as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The day began with Her Majesty attending the 2012 Ceremony of the Keys held at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.  Afterward, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh “… officially re-opened the Scottish National Portrait Gallery…” where they viewed various items on display and signed the guest book.

Click here to watch a video news report.

Click here to view photos.

Source: Royal.gov.uk

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Visit Cornwall

On July 2, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall began their visit to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

This afternoon, the royal couple officially opened the “… £35 million community-led regeneration project in one of the most impoverished parts of Cornwall” known as the Heartlands Community Regeneration Project.

The royal couple also had a chance to visit a local food market in the Heartlands.  Whilst there the Prince of Wales:

… stopped for a taste of pie and a pint of Betty Stogs ale – produced by Skinners Brewery in Truro – and expressed his love of locally produced food-stuff.  [While] The Duchess bought a couple of treats from the market, including five shortbread teddy bears for her grandchildren and a cushion.

Tomorrow, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Isles of Scilly where they will open a new school, attend meeting with the Isles of Scilly Local Action Group, open the new Bryher Shop and Post Office, and much more.

Click here to view photos.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

‘Warts and All – Portrait of a Prince’ A Documentary Hosted by Historian, Dr. Lucy Worsley.

Yes, it is documentary Saturday and here is yet another program hosted by historian Dr. Lucy Worsley entitled, Warts and All: Portrait of a Prince.  This BBC Four documentary:

… presents a vivid portrait of an age of elegance presided over by a prince of decadence – the infamous Prince Regent himself, a man with legendary appetites for women, food and self-indulgence. Yet this was the same man who would rebuild London, carving out the great thoroughfare of Regent Street and help establish the Regency look as the epitome of British style through his extravagant patronage of art and design.

Click here to watch the documentary.

And, finally, here is a fun and interesting series from the BBC entitled, Filthy Cities: Medieval London, hosted by historian Dan Snow.

Click here to watch the documentary.