In the New Year's Honours List 2021, Mr Tifare Joseph Alexander, has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service as Travel and Logistics Officer for the Household of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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Wednesday, 6 January 2021
Saturday, 25 January 2020
Queen Appoints New Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Her Majesty the Queen has appointed His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge KG KT to the position of Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2020.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will be the Queen’s personal representative within the Church of Scotland. As the Lord High Commissioner, His Royal Highness will carry out the opening and closing addresses at the General Assembly.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will be the Queen’s personal representative within the Church of Scotland. As the Lord High Commissioner, His Royal Highness will carry out the opening and closing addresses at the General Assembly.
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
My Thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Statement
8th January 2020
Today Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they will be stepping back from their role as ‘senior’ members of the royal family. The announcement comes after the Sussexs recently returned to the United Kingdom following an extended break in Canada.
This announcement will likely come as a shock to a lot of people - me included - I was not expecting the Sussexs to step back from their role as ‘senior’ members of the royal family until the children of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reached the age where they could take on the role of ‘working’ royal. It seems that the break in Canada has given them the time to reflect on their role in the royal family, allowing them to reach this outcome. The break followed what has been a difficult relationship with the media, which included the Sussexs taking ongoing legal action against media publishers.
Their Statement goes on to state that they wish to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. This will likely mean they wish to longer be supported by
This I feel will likely prove difficult for them to achieve and could result in future media controversy around the income sources they choose. I feel they are likely to draw a personal income from the substantial inheritance His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex received from his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. I feel it is unlikely Her Royal Highness The Duchess will return to acting and instead focus on her philanthropic endeavours.
The costs of The Duke and Duchess undertaking charitable non-state engagements will likely be met by their new Royal Foundation backed by donations and private sponsorship. This is not a new thing for members of the royal family to do, Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Michael of Kent fund their charitable efforts themselves.
I feel they must not allow the image of the Royal Family to be brought into disrepute so no - ‘tell all books’ or participating in television shows akin to The Osbournes in order to maintain financial independence.
Moving on, the statement goes on to state that they wish to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America. This will likely mean they will maintain both their residence at Frogmore Cottage and a yet to be revealed location in ether the United States of America or Canada from where they have recently returned. I always thought given the Duchess’s close ties to both nations the Sussexs having a second residence in either country was a strong possibility.
The statement goes on to state their wish to raise their son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born. A statement I find contradicting given their pervious statement regarding Archie’s title and style as a member of the royal family and their wish for him to be treated as a ‘normal’ person.
In closing, the Sussexs state they wish to continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties and will reveal more details of their new roles in the future.
Today Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they will be stepping back from their role as ‘senior’ members of the royal family. The announcement comes after the Sussexs recently returned to the United Kingdom following an extended break in Canada.
This announcement will likely come as a shock to a lot of people - me included - I was not expecting the Sussexs to step back from their role as ‘senior’ members of the royal family until the children of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reached the age where they could take on the role of ‘working’ royal. It seems that the break in Canada has given them the time to reflect on their role in the royal family, allowing them to reach this outcome. The break followed what has been a difficult relationship with the media, which included the Sussexs taking ongoing legal action against media publishers.
Their Statement goes on to state that they wish to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. This will likely mean they wish to longer be supported by
- The Duchy of Cornwall which funds HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family as well as TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son.
- The Sovereign Grant which funds the wider Royal Household and provides funds to support the occupied royal residencies.
This I feel will likely prove difficult for them to achieve and could result in future media controversy around the income sources they choose. I feel they are likely to draw a personal income from the substantial inheritance His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex received from his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. I feel it is unlikely Her Royal Highness The Duchess will return to acting and instead focus on her philanthropic endeavours.
The costs of The Duke and Duchess undertaking charitable non-state engagements will likely be met by their new Royal Foundation backed by donations and private sponsorship. This is not a new thing for members of the royal family to do, Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Michael of Kent fund their charitable efforts themselves.
I feel they must not allow the image of the Royal Family to be brought into disrepute so no - ‘tell all books’ or participating in television shows akin to The Osbournes in order to maintain financial independence.
Moving on, the statement goes on to state that they wish to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America. This will likely mean they will maintain both their residence at Frogmore Cottage and a yet to be revealed location in ether the United States of America or Canada from where they have recently returned. I always thought given the Duchess’s close ties to both nations the Sussexs having a second residence in either country was a strong possibility.
The statement goes on to state their wish to raise their son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born. A statement I find contradicting given their pervious statement regarding Archie’s title and style as a member of the royal family and their wish for him to be treated as a ‘normal’ person.
In closing, the Sussexs state they wish to continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties and will reveal more details of their new roles in the future.
My closing thoughts are as follows: I think it’s too soon, this should have been done once HRH The Prince of Wales had become King and the transition of power from the Queen had successfully passed.
In the coming years the younger ‘working’ members of the royal family will be taking on a much bigger role and to say you’re stepping back from a position when the hardest part has yet to happen is in my view a negative. In the long term their role in the royal family will become akin to that of the Wessexs; undertaking engagements and supporting the Sovereign but not receiving the same attention as the Cambridges.
This move I think will likely allow the Sussexs greater freedom from the Royal Household, allowing them to control the narrative they wish to put to the public - whether that will be a positive or a negative - I reserve judgment until I see it, but I do have reservations.
When it comes to media attention I think it will only intensify, the coverage will become about what they are doing and how they are doing it on their own, independent of the Royal Household. As for the Cambridge Vs Sussex narrative, I think it will not die down and it will likely get worse. This will sadly be something I feel will not end for many years to come.
This move has been made by the Sussexs to benefit them personally, allowing them to try and juggle having a more private life and still undertake state engagements. Will it be successfully received by the public and work towards the long term benefit of the monarchy, it waits to be seen.
In the coming years the younger ‘working’ members of the royal family will be taking on a much bigger role and to say you’re stepping back from a position when the hardest part has yet to happen is in my view a negative. In the long term their role in the royal family will become akin to that of the Wessexs; undertaking engagements and supporting the Sovereign but not receiving the same attention as the Cambridges.
This move I think will likely allow the Sussexs greater freedom from the Royal Household, allowing them to control the narrative they wish to put to the public - whether that will be a positive or a negative - I reserve judgment until I see it, but I do have reservations.
When it comes to media attention I think it will only intensify, the coverage will become about what they are doing and how they are doing it on their own, independent of the Royal Household. As for the Cambridge Vs Sussex narrative, I think it will not die down and it will likely get worse. This will sadly be something I feel will not end for many years to come.
This move has been made by the Sussexs to benefit them personally, allowing them to try and juggle having a more private life and still undertake state engagements. Will it be successfully received by the public and work towards the long term benefit of the monarchy, it waits to be seen.
Saturday, 27 July 2019
Honorary RVM (Silver) for Housekeeper to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019, Ms Antonella Fresolone has been awarded a Honorary Royal Victorian Medal in Silver (RVM) for her service as Housekeeper to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Sunday, 30 December 2018
RVM for Former Head Groom to HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH The Duke of Sussex
In the New Year’s Honours list for 2019, Mr Austin David Clarke has been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) for his service as Head Groom of the Household of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH The Duke of Sussex.
Saturday, 9 June 2018
MVO for the Executive Assistant to the Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Miss Charlotte Jane Ingle has been appointed a Member of the
Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for her service as Executive Assistant to the
Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Cambridge.
MVO for the Assistant Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Mrs Laura Baker has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for her service as the Assistant Private Secretary to HRH The Duke of Cambridge.
Friday, 27 April 2018
The Prince of Cambridge’s name has been announced
Kensington Palace has announced the name of the Royal baby as His Royal Highness Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
It’s a Boy for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Yesterday HRH The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy at 11:01am GMT weighing 8lb 7oz at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in London. The Duke of Cambridge was at the birth. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Royal gun salutes around the country will be fired in honour of the Royal birth today. The bells of Westminster Abbey are also to be rung today at 1pm GMT in honour of the royal birth.
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
New Private Secretary to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge has announced Mr Simon Case will become Private Secretary within His Royal Highness’s Household in July, succeeding Mr Miguel Nunes Head LVO who is stepping down.
Mr Simon Case currently works for the British Civil Service and will be leaving the Civil Service in order to assume his royal appointment.
Mr Simon Case currently works for the British Civil Service and will be leaving the Civil Service in order to assume his royal appointment.
Monday, 27 November 2017
HRH Prince Henry of Wales KCVO to marry Ms Meghan Markle
Today Clarence House announced the engagement of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales KCVO and Ms Meghan Markle. The wedding will take place in the spring of 2018, the venue is yet to be announced. The couple began their relationship in June 2016.
The fact that Ms Markle is a divorcee has raised questions regarding a Church of England wedding for Prince Henry and Ms Markle. In 2002 the Church of England’s General Synod voted in favour of allowing divorcee’s to marry within the church at the discretion of the minister who will be officiating the marriage.
The minister officiating is likely to be the Archbishop of Canterbury who has been informed and has given his good wishes to the couple, paving the way for a Church of England wedding for the couple.
The couple have also announced they will be living together in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are said to be delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are thrilled and hope they'll be very happy indeed.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have said that they are very excited for Harry and Meghan.
Ms Markle's parents, Mr Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland have wished the couple ‘a lifetime of happiness’.
Ms Markle is a 36 year old American actress and is currently starring in the American television show ‘Suits’, but will likely leave the show in order to take on royal duties. Ms Markle has been married before to Mr Trevor Engelson in 2011 and they divorced in 2013.
The fact that Ms Markle is a divorcee has raised questions regarding a Church of England wedding for Prince Henry and Ms Markle. In 2002 the Church of England’s General Synod voted in favour of allowing divorcee’s to marry within the church at the discretion of the minister who will be officiating the marriage.
The minister officiating is likely to be the Archbishop of Canterbury who has been informed and has given his good wishes to the couple, paving the way for a Church of England wedding for the couple.
The couple have also announced they will be living together in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are said to be delighted for the couple and wish them every happiness.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are thrilled and hope they'll be very happy indeed.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have said that they are very excited for Harry and Meghan.
Ms Markle's parents, Mr Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland have wished the couple ‘a lifetime of happiness’.
Monday, 4 September 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce third Pregnancy
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced that they are expecting a baby. As with the Duchess’s previous pregnancies, the Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum - a severe form of morning sickness and has cancelled today’s engagement to the Hornsey Road Children's Centre.
Her Majesty the Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH Prince Harry of Wales are all delighted with the news.
Her Majesty the Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH Prince Harry of Wales are all delighted with the news.
Saturday, 11 June 2016
LVO for Private Secretary to The Duke of Cambridge
Mr Miguel Nunes Head has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for his service as Private Secretary to The Duke of Cambridge.
HRH Duke of Cambridge appointed to the Privy Council
On the 9th June, Her Majesty the Queen approved that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge KG KT become a member of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council.
Sunday, 14 June 2015
MVO for Former Assistant Private Secretary to The Duke of Cambridge
Mrs Thea Geraldine Coley has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for her service as Assistant Private Secretary to The Duke of Cambridge.
Monday, 4 May 2015
The Princess of Cambridge’s Name Announced
Kensington Palace has announced the name of the Royal baby as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.
Saturday, 2 May 2015
It’s a Girl for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby Girl at 8:34 GMT weighing 8lb 3oz at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in London. The Duke of Cambridge was at the birth. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
KCVO for Adviser to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
Sir David Geffrey Manning GCMG CVO was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) for his service as Adviser to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales.
Monday, 8 September 2014
The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her Second Child
Clarence House has announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child.
The Queen and members of both families are said to be delighted with the news.
The Queen and members of both families are said to be delighted with the news.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening
Prince George of Cambridge’s christening will be held today at Chapel Royal within St James’s Palace. The service will take place at 15:00 BST and last about 45 minutes.
The service will be officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry will be attending the service. Clarence House has announced the photographer’s name as Jason Bell Esq.
Prince George will be wearing a replica of a christening gown commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 for her daughter Victoria.
Clarence House has announced a total of seven Godparents which are listed below:
Zara Tindall MBE
Emilia d’Erlanger
Hugh van Cutsem
Jamie Lowther Pinkerton LVO MBE
Oliver Baker
Hugh Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor
Julia Samuel
The service will be officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry will be attending the service. Clarence House has announced the photographer’s name as Jason Bell Esq.
Prince George will be wearing a replica of a christening gown commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 for her daughter Victoria.
Clarence House has announced a total of seven Godparents which are listed below:
Zara Tindall MBE
Emilia d’Erlanger
Hugh van Cutsem
Jamie Lowther Pinkerton LVO MBE
Oliver Baker
Hugh Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor
Julia Samuel
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