The Kents

The Duke Of Kent Cancels Engagements, Is Admitted To Hospital

News of this admission comes as the Duke of Kent cancels engagements relating to a visit on Monday where he was due meet RNLI lifeguards and staff at Trevaunance Cove in his role as president of the charity. The Duke, 77, was then due to tour the museum on Penwinnick Rd, meeting local dignitaries and children from St Agnes School. Liz Thompson from the museum told the West Briton: “I am…
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Insight

Queen's & Prince's Consent

Much has been made of the Queen’s and Prince Charles’ apparent veto power over proposed legislation in the House of Commons (see, for example, The Independent and the BBC News).  These ‘veto’ powers have been around for centuries and are part of…
King Charles III

Diana Dresses Sell For Over £850,000

Today, 10 dresses went on sale. Among the incredible lots up for sale were a midnight-blue velvet evening gown worn to a state dinner at The White House, the very night of Diana’s memorable dance with John Travolta, and a Catherine Walker Mughal-inspired lavishly embroidered gown and bolero, with prices ranging from £30,000 to £300,000. The dress that Diana wore when dancing with John…
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Prince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth II

Prince William Made 'Personal Aide-de-Camp' By The Queen

Prince William will now join the ranks of The Duke of Kent, HRH The Prince of Wales, Captain Mark Phillips(Princess Anne’s ex-husband), HRH The Duke of York, HRH The Earl of Wessex and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence (Princess Anne’s current husband). An aide-de-camp is a personal appointment from The Queen and is made only to those in the Royal Family holding a military…
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State & Ceremonial

Succession To The Crown Bill, Report Stage

[box type=”info” style=”rounded” border=”full”]Today, the Succession To The Crown Bill is being debated at report stage in the House of Lords. We’re expecting big things today in terms of amendments. Lots were mentioned and promised last time including clearing up the Duchy of Cornwall titles and further discussion about other titles and styles. Follow all…
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