Tag Archives: British Royal Family

British Royals

The Princess of Wales to Confirmed to Attend Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day Parade in Aldershot

Leave a comment
Portrait courtesy of Kensington Palace/Matt Porteous

Kensington Palace announced this morning that Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will attend the regiment’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot on March 17, 2026.

During the ceremony, the Princess will join the parade and present the traditional sprigs of shamrock to the officers and guardsmen of the regiment. The shamrock will then be distributed along the ranks, including to the Irish Wolfhound, the regimental mascot. The parade will conclude with a royal salute and march-past, during which the Princess will take the salute in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

Following the parade, the Princess will present long service and good conduct medals to members of the regiment. She will also meet representatives of the Irish Guards Regimental Association, as well as the “Mini Micks,” a group of junior cadets from Northern Ireland. The Princess will then join the official Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess photographs.

The Princess will later visit the Sergeants’ Mess to meet soldiers of the regiment and their families, recognising the support they provide to members of the Armed Forces.

The Irish Guards serve both as frontline infantry soldiers and as part of the ceremonial Household Division, acting as the monarch’s personal bodyguard and frequently performing duties at royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

In recent years, the regiment has also contributed to training programs supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and continues to develop modern operational capabilities, including the United Kingdom’s evolving drone warfare capacity.

British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Former Duke of York, Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct

  • Screenshot/BBC/Fair Use

This morning, the Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The 66-year-old, who formerly held the style and title of His Royal Highness The Duke of York, was taken into custody at Wood Farm, his residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. 

Police activity was observed at the property earlier in the morning. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has resided at Wood Farm since he departed from Royal Lodge in Windsor in early February 2026.

In a statement, Thames Valley Police said:

“Thames Valley Police has opened an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.

As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. 

The man remains in police custody at this time.
We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.”

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said the force had opened the investigation following a “thorough assessment” and would provide updates “at the appropriate time.”

The offence of misconduct in public office is a common law offence in England and Wales. According to guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service, prosecutors must show that a public officer, acting as such, wilfully neglected a duty or wilfully misconducted themselves to such a degree as to amount to an abuse of the public’s trust.

Andrew, the younger brother of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, stepped back from public duties in 2019 and no longer carries out official engagements.

In a written statement issued following news of the arrest, His Majesty the King said:

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.

Charles R.”

Under UK law, the reigning monarch cannot be prosecuted. That immunity does not extend to other members of the Royal Family, who are subject to the ordinary criminal law.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

British Royals

Buckingham Palace Confirms: King Charles III Begins The Formal Process to Strip Prince Andrew’s Royal Style, Titles, and Honours 

Photo courtesy of Buckingham Palace

This evening in London, Buckingham Palace issued a statement announcing that His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom has “initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles, and honours of Prince Andrew.”

According to the Palace statement:

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

This announcement marks the most decisive step yet in addressing Prince Andrew’s public standing within the Royal Family.

No further comment was provided by Buckingham Palace following the release of the statement.

  • Press release via Buckingham Palace
  • Screenshot BBC interview
British Royals

(VIDEO) HRH The Duke of Cambridge Meets with the England Women’s Football Team.

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge met with the England Women’s football team at St. George’s Park in Burton upon Trent, England.

The England Women’s football team will be competing in the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium.

Headlines

(VIDEOS) TRHs The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Cardiff Castle in Wales.

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge visited Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales.

Today’s visit was in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

British Royals

(VIDEO) Members of the British Royal Family Attend a Lovely Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York attended a Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace in London.

Roughly 8,000 special guests were “…invited to today’s event as a way to thank them for the positive impact they make in their communities.”

Headlines

(VIDEO) Members of the British Royal Family Enjoy a Lovely Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, and Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Honorable Lady Ogilvy, attended The Queen’s Garden Party, hosted by HRH The Earl of Wessex, at Buckingham Palace in London.