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British Royals, Royal documentaries

‘The King, The Kaiser, and The Tsar’ A Documentary

Here is the 2002 documentary entitled, The King, The Kaiser and The Tsar.  The program, which eventually became a book by Ms. Catrine Clay, examines the:

… precarious position of European royalty at the turn of the 20th century, principally George V, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II, and how, after the First World War, George V was the only one remaining on the throne.  The documentary provides a historical background to Stephan Poliakoff’s drama, ‘The Lost Prince.’

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Another documentary about the King, Kaiser and Tsar.

 

 

 

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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Gives a Speech During the British Fashion Council’s London Collections. Plus, Other News. (VIDEO)

On June 14, 2012, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales gave a speech during “… the launch of the British Fashion Council’s exhibition entitled, London Collections: Men.”  Guests at the event included British fashion designer, Ms. Vivienne Westwood and  American designer, Mr. Tommy Hilfiger.

According to the Press Association, the exhibition includes, “… work[s] by designers such as Paul Smith, Margaret Howell and Richard James, heritage brands such as Aquascutum and Savile Row tailors.”

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has awarded the Prince of Wales “… the highest rank in all three military services.  He has become a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force in the honorary promotion…”  Click here for more information.

And, finally, the Museum of British Surfing has released new images of the young Prince of Wales surfing at Constantine Bay.  In the photos, you can see the prince wearing a wetsuit, minus booties, and rides a single fin short board.  Hilarious!

Click here to view photos and to read an article from the Museum of British Surfing.

Sources: Press Association, Museum of British Surfing and Royal.gov.uk

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Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

On June 13, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Velodrome in the Olympic Park in London.  Whilst there the royal couple met with “… Paralympian gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games…” Mr. Barney Storey.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall also met with members from the 2012 London Olympic Organizing Committee,  visited the production center for the London 2012 Ceremonies Team as well as visited the House Mill on Three Mills Island.  Later the royal couple named a boat (fun) and a bunch of other stuff that is not all that interesting.   🙂

Click here to view photos.

Click here to read an article from the Telegraph.

Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Daylife

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Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit Gibraltar: Day Three

Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex wrapped up their visit to Gibraltar as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

Today, the royal couple met with religious leaders at the Convent Cloisters, opened a new Court building and then toured the Magistrates Courts, visited the King’s Chapel as well as the Laguna Social Club and much more.

Click here to view photos.

Source: Royal.gov.uk