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My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis.  Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, ...
There are three virtues that the world still needs — faith, hope and love. “And the greatest of these is love”. One of the puzzles of our humanity is how we are capable of both great cruelty and great ...
The King and Queen have attended the annual Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral, during which His Majesty distributed Royal Maundy money. Read on for more. This year taking place at Durham Cathedral, ...
The Queen’s role as "Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England”, was both an important element of her role as Monarch and a deeply personal part of her life. Her Majesty ...
On behalf of His Majesty The King, The Duchess of Edinburgh has taken the salute at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. On Friday, The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the ...
Prince Albert (full name Prince Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel) was born on the 26 August 1819, the younger son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (later Saxe-Coburg-Gotha) and Duchess Louise ...
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. On her twenty-first ...
Prince Albert (full name Prince Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel) was born on the 26 August 1819, the younger son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (later Saxe-Coburg-Gotha) and Duchess Louise ...
The King's official residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse plays host to Scottish people from all walks of life during Investitures, Garden Parties and other events. Open to the public ...
In the event that The King cannot undertake his official duties as Sovereign on a temporary basis due to illness or absence abroad, two or more Counsellors of State are appointed by Letters Patent to ...
St George's Chapel is a place of worship for The Queen and the Royal Family as well as a church serving the local community. Built by kings, shaped by the history of the Royal Family and still the ...