Here is the 2015 BBC documentary entitled, Cue The Queen.
The program takes a look at the history of the Royal Christmas broadcast and how the tradition started by King George V in 1932 has found a place at the heart of Christmas Day.
Enjoy! 🙂
Category Archives: British Royals
(VIDEOS) HRH The Prince of Wales Visits Cumbria.
On Monday, December 21, 2015, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales made a one-day visit to the region of Cumbria in North West England. Earlier this month the area was destroyed by severe flooding thanks to Storm Desmond.
According to Clarence House during today’s visit The Prince of Wales visited McVitie’s Factory Carlisle to:
“…see for himself the impact of Storm Desmond on local businesses. [The prince also met with] representatives of BITC’s, Business Emergency Resilience Group. [Thereafter, the prince met with] residents of Warwick Road to view flood damage to their homes and to learn more about the ongoing repair works.
The Prince of Wales also visited the Greystone Community Centre in Carlisle where he met with the first responders, emergency services, military and public sector personnel, charity and community representatives involved in the rescue and support of those affected by recent floods. The prince also visited the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland to view flood damage and learn more about the ongoing repair works…”
For more information about today’s visit as well as to view photos please click the links below.
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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Attends a Horse Show in London.
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended the 2015 London International Horse Show held at the Olympia Exhibition Center in London, England.
The lovely duchess of Patron of the British Equestrian Federation.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images/S.Wilson
(VIDEOS) HRH The Princess Royal Opens the New Sid Watkins Building in Liverpool.
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new £29 million Sid Watkins building at the The Walton Center in Liverpool, England.
According to the official website for the Walton Center during today’s opening the princess unveiled:
“…a commemorative plaque at which is named after an eminent neurosurgeon who made revolutionary improvements to the safety of Formula 1. A bust of Professor Sid Watkins, which honours his contribution to the world of sport and medicine, was also unveiled during the ceremony, which was attended by members of his family.
[The new building houses the Walton Center Hospital’s] 30-bedded Complex Rehabilitation Unit, its Pain Management Programme which helps patients manage long-lasting pain, a specialist neuropsychology service, an education centre and lecture theatre, charity funded relatives’ accommodation, an outpatients department, offices for finance, human resources, IT, Procurement and more.”
(VIDEOS) HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Attends a Christmas Party in London.
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge attended a Christmas party at the Anna Freud Centre in Islington, London, England.
According to Kensington Palace during today’s event the duchess:
“…met with groups of families in festive activities designed to help pupils reflect on the positive progress they have made during the term – both in terms of their academic success and progress in their social relationships and communication skills. The Duchess [also watched] various performances by the pupils, which celebrate their achievements.”
And, that’s it.
Please click the links below for more information about today’s event.
HRH The Prince of Wales Carries Out Engagements in Wales.
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as Patron of Teach First visited Pen-y-dre High School in Gurnos Estate, Wales. Whilst there the prince met with students and teachers as well as met with supporters of the Teach First Cymru’s Leadership Development Program.
In the afternoon, The Prince of Wales visited the Keir Hardie University Health Park in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. During his visit the prince toured the “…state-of-the-art facilities [where he met with] students from Cardiff University’s School of Medicine who are being trained in Merthyr Tydfil and staff and patients from Cwm Taf University Health Board…” according to Clarence House.
For more information about today’s visit as well as to view photos please click the links below.
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(VIDEO) HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Hosts a Christmas Luncheon at Clarence House.
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, as Patron of the Helen & Douglas House and The London Taxidrivers’ Fund for Underprivileged Children, hosted a Christmas luncheon as well as Christmas tree decorating party for “…children and young people supported by both charities…” at Clarence House in London.
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