The Queen addressed the UK and Commonwealth for the first time about the COVID-19 pandemic today, April 5, during a televised broadcast. She thanked the NHS and essential workers as well as everyone staying at home, and said that while this is an incredibly challenging time, we will overcome it. I am speaking to you […]
William & Kate, Charles release messages to NHS, elderly
The British royals are continuing to do some royal duties during this pandemic, but their modus operandi has changed. Instead of going out and visiting people, they are working by telephone to keep in contact with their patronages and other organizations. Additionally, the BRF social media teams are working to provide information and show how […]
William & Kate join Charles & Camilla for DMRC visit
Back on February 11, Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge joined Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall for a visit to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall. Embed from Getty Images The four royals, whom I don’t think have ever done a joined engagement as a couple before this one, toured the […]
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BRF claps for NHS
Various members of the British Royal Family participated in a “clap for our carers” social media campaign yesterday by releasing videos of themselves clapping to show support for all medical professionals and volunteers working to combat COVID-19. Kensington Palace released a video of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis clapping with the caption: “To […]
Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19, Clarence House announced today. Charles’ symptoms remain mild and he’s “in good health”, but both he and The Duchess of Cornwall were tested – Camilla tested negative. They are now in self-isolation at their Scotland home, Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate. The Clarence House statement reads: The Prince […]
Royal Round Up: The Queen issues statement on COVID-19
The Queen has issued a statement regarding COVID-19, after several cancellations and changes to the royal diary in accordance with precautionary measures. The Queen has traveled to Windsor for her Easter holiday a week earlier than planned, and Prince Philip has taken a helicopter from Sandringham to Windsor to be with her. As Philip and […]
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William & Kate join HM for Commonwealth Day Service
Prince Willam and The Duchess of Cambridge joined The Queen for the Commonwealth Day church service at Westminster Abbey yesterday, March 9. Embed from Getty Images The inter-faith service, which lasted about an hour, celebrates the people and cultures of the 54 Commonwealth nations. The service was conducted by the new Dean of Westminster, David […]
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Year In Review: Kate’s Engagement Numbers Tick Up
The Duchess of Cambridge had a decent year, for her, in 2019 for engagement numbers. She reached her second highest total in her 8 years of marriage, although she’s still hovering in the low 100s. Kate did up her patronage engagement rate – there’s a huge caveat to that, though, which I’ll touch on later. […]
Princess Beatrice has set her wedding date, finally
I’ve been forgetting that Princess Beatrice is even engaged because after BP announced her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi back in September 2019 they haven’t announced anything about the wedding. Edo did attend the Christmas church walk with Bea, but other than that it’s been crickets. But Buckingham Palace finally announced a wedding date and […]
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Royals commemorate 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
Royals from all over Europe attended various events today, January 27, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge attended a ceremony at Methodist Central Hall in London, while The Duchess of Cornwall and many other European royals attended a ceremony at Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. Embed from […]