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Prince Louis digs in with family at Big Help Out event renovating Scout hut

May 8, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Prince Louis made up for missing out on a night of musical excitement celebrating the King’s coronation – by messing about in a digger. The young royal joined his big brother and sister – Prince George and Princess Charlotte – helping to renovate a Scout hut in Slough as part of the Big Help Out. When the Prince of Wales took control of a digger, Louis sat in his … [Read more...] about Prince Louis digs in with family at Big Help Out event renovating Scout hut

Yawning Louis, a son’s kiss and a wobbly crown – key moments from the coronation

May 6, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff 2 Comments

Prince Louis stealing the show, a touching moment between the King and his eldest son and a wobbly crown were among the key moments of the day. The crowning: During the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury spent several seconds adjusting the crown as the King was officially crowned. He placed it on the King’s head firmly, before giving it a twist in an attempt to … [Read more...] about Yawning Louis, a son’s kiss and a wobbly crown – key moments from the coronation

Buckingham Palace balcony appearance serves as poignant finale to memorable day

May 6, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

It was the ceremonial finale of a day for the history books – the Buckingham Palace balcony moment featuring the newly crowned King and Queen. Charles and Camilla – joined by family members including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal – stepped out into the rain at … [Read more...] about Buckingham Palace balcony appearance serves as poignant finale to memorable day

Charles crowned King as world watches

May 6, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The King has been crowned the nation’s monarch and prayed to be a “blessing” to people of “every faith and conviction”. Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on his head. The historic moment, watched around the globe, was a … [Read more...] about Charles crowned King as world watches

Smiling Princess Charlotte photographed ahead of eighth birthday

May 2, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A smiling Princess Charlotte has been photographed ahead of her eighth birthday. The young princess was photographed grinning in a white dress with flowers on it by her mother, the Princess of Wales, in Windsor this weekend. The family will be centre stage at the King’s coronation on May 6 – and Charlotte and her brothers are expected to watch their grandfather be … [Read more...] about Smiling Princess Charlotte photographed ahead of eighth birthday

Royal History: The queen consort who rebuilt the monarchy from the ruins of abdication scandal

April 27, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The last queen consort to be crowned was Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – the King’s beloved grandmother – nearly 90 years ago. A constitutional crisis over Edward VIII’s love for American divorcee Wallis Simpson and his subsequent abdication propelled the former Duchess of York into the role of Queen at George VI’s side in 1936. She went on to rebuild the monarchy … [Read more...] about Royal History: The queen consort who rebuilt the monarchy from the ruins of abdication scandal

Royal family attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor

April 9, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The King, Queen, and other senior royals have attended St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for the first Easter Sunday service of Charles’s reign. The royal family were out in force in the grounds of the castle, enjoying the bright spring sunshine ahead of the morning service. Charles and Camilla arrived wearing matching royal blue outfits, with the King in a suit and the … [Read more...] about Royal family attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor

William and Harry’s treehouse features in new Highgrove exhibition staged for King

March 31, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The King has commissioned a new exhibition telling the story of how he transformed the gardens of his country home Highgrove – including behind-the-scenes sketches of Princes William and Harry’s treehouse. The then-Prince of Wales had the wooden hideaway, with its pointed, thatched roof, built for his young sons at his Gloucestershire retreat in the 1980s. Designs of … [Read more...] about William and Harry’s treehouse features in new Highgrove exhibition staged for King

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

March 18, 2023 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children are all expected to take part in the procession from Westminster Abbey, which will follow the King’s coronation on May 6. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are likely to accompany the King and Queen Consort as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reported. The children are expected to join … [Read more...] about George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by his father

March 14, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The newly appointed Duke of Edinburgh has said it is an honor to become patron of the award to which his father Philip gave his title. The King handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward in celebration of his 59th birthday on Friday. Philip wanted his son to take on the historic title to mark Edward’s decades-long commitment to the … [Read more...] about Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by his father

King gives Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward to honor Philip’s wish

March 10, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The King has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honoring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday. Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh, and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn is … [Read more...] about King gives Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward to honor Philip’s wish

Land Rover Defender used by Duke of Edinburgh to be auctioned

February 21, 2023 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

A Land Rover Defender first used by the Duke of Edinburgh is heading to auction this weekend. The Defender was registered in 2010 and used by Prince Philip after being built to his individual specification. This included being painted in the rare color of Keswick Green and finished with a black cloth interior. Heated seats and Land Rover seat covers were also fitted. The … [Read more...] about Land Rover Defender used by Duke of Edinburgh to be auctioned

The Fiver – Five of the Greatest British Romances 

February 13, 2023 By John Rabon 1 Comment

Love is in the air in February.  Romance has been the subject of many a great story, song, and poem over the course of British history, and there have been many real-life romances that have fueled our romantic imaginations.  From royals who married for love to writers who turned their words into romance, we have highlighted five great romances from across the years.  Of course, … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five of the Greatest British Romances 

Anniversary of late Queen’s accession as UK awaits coronation in three months

February 6, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The late Queen acceded to the throne 71 years ago, following the death of her father King George VI. Monday is the anniversary of Elizabeth II’s accession on February 6, 1952. It also marks three months to go until her son and heir, King Charles III has his coronation. Westminster Abbey – the church where the late Queen was married, crowned, and where her funeral was … [Read more...] about Anniversary of late Queen’s accession as UK awaits coronation in three months

Princess Royal returns to maternity hospital 42 years after she opened it

February 3, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Princess Royal met mothers and their newborn babies when she returned to a maternity hospital she opened more than 40 years ago. Anne toured the aptly named Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton and chatted to proud parents Amy Hartnell and David Austin, whose son Albert George was born on Thursday. The maternity Hospital opened its doors on March 28, 1981, and Ms. … [Read more...] about Princess Royal returns to maternity hospital 42 years after she opened it

The Earl of Wessex joined by famous faces at Radio Times annual Covers party

February 1, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Earl Of Wessex was joined by famous faces, including Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin, and Sue Barker, at the Radio Times’ annual Covers Party. Edward was the guest of honor at the annual party, held at Claridge’s Ballroom in London, which celebrates those who have featured on the magazine’s front cover in the previous 12 months. This September marks the Radio … [Read more...] about The Earl of Wessex joined by famous faces at Radio Times annual Covers party

Buckingham Palace reveals details about King’s coronation weekend, Windsor Concert, Procession, and more

January 21, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, a concert featuring global stars, and a day of volunteering will all form part of celebrations for the King’s coronation. The palace has revealed new details on plans for events that will take place over the coronation weekend from Saturday, May 6 to Monday, May 8. The coronation of the King and Queen Consort will take place at … [Read more...] about Buckingham Palace reveals details about King’s coronation weekend, Windsor Concert, Procession, and more

Princess Royal reopens refurbished poppy factory

January 19, 2023 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Veterans say the Princess Royal noticed a “big difference” at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory as she officially reopened the facility following a two-year refurbishment. Anne toured the Edinburgh factory and its new exhibition space, chatted to staff and visited Poppyscotland’s mobile museum during her visit on Thursday. David Adamson, a wreath maker and tour guide who served … [Read more...] about Princess Royal reopens refurbished poppy factory

Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

January 4, 2023 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

An author of a children’s book celebrating the “endearing love story” of the Queen and her corgis has praised the support of her six-year-old daughter, who helped to get the tale recognized by the late monarch. Caroline L Perry, 45, wrote The Corgi And The Queen in tribute to Elizabeth II’s decades-long relationship with the breed as it follows her and Susan, the matriarch … [Read more...] about Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

In Pictures: From jubilee to mourning in a year of change for the British Royal family

December 28, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

It has been a year of great change for the royal family in 2022, with the death of the Queen sending a nation into mourning and putting a new monarch on the throne. Charles’s ascension has led to changes in titles and roles for many, but among the pageantry of the Platinum Jubilee and the sadness of the Queen’s funeral, the day-to-day work of the royals has … [Read more...] about In Pictures: From jubilee to mourning in a year of change for the British Royal family

Prince George’s Christmas painting suggests he shares King’s artistic talent

December 26, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a festive picture painted by their nine-year-old son, Prince George, which indicates that the future king might share his grandfather’s artistic talent. William and Kate tweeted the image of a reindeer in the snow with two robins, alongside the message “Happy Christmas!” Painting runs in the royal family, with the King known to … [Read more...] about Prince George’s Christmas painting suggests he shares King’s artistic talent

Royal family attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham church

December 25, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff 2 Comments

The King has attended the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service for the first time since the death of his mother, the Queen. King Charles, 74, and the 75-year-old Queen Consort walked the short distance from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene Church. They were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children – Prince George, nine, … [Read more...] about Royal family attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham church

King heads to Sandringham for Royal Christmas, makes donation to fuel poverty charity

December 23, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff 2 Comments

The King has begun his first Christmas holiday at Sandringham as monarch after making a donation to a charity providing relief to people in fuel poverty. The royal standard is flying above the Norfolk estate, where the King and the Queen Consort will celebrate Christmas Day with members of their family, marking a return to traditional royal festivities. The Fuel Bank … [Read more...] about King heads to Sandringham for Royal Christmas, makes donation to fuel poverty charity

King’s First Trooping the Colour Confirmed for June 17th, 2023

December 22, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Princess of Wales has become Colonel of the Irish Guards, a role previously held by her husband, Buckingham Palace has announced. This comes as the Palace also revealed that the King’s Birthday Parade, known as Trooping the Colour, will be held on June 17 in central London. The King and the Prince of Wales will ride on horseback during the display, while other members … [Read more...] about King’s First Trooping the Colour Confirmed for June 17th, 2023

Princess of Wales jokes about her singing as royal family out in force at carol service at Westminster Abbey

December 15, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff 3 Comments

Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents for a Christmas carol concert where the Princess of Wales joked about her singing talents with the star guests. The King, the Queen Consort and the Prince of Wales joined Kate and the wider royal family for her festive concert on Thursday evening. The princess, who was smiling and looked relaxed, arrived … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales jokes about her singing as royal family out in force at carol service at Westminster Abbey

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