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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queen Honours the Duke of Cambridge

On the 17th March 2013 Her Majesty the Queen appointed Prince William, Duke of Cambridge Personal Aide-de-Camp (ADC(P))to Her Majesty.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Pregnancy Update

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced that they are expecting a baby in July ending the rumours the Duchess is having twins.

Queen Approves New Rules for Royal Styles and Titles

On the 31st of December 2012 Her Majesty the Queen has approved a Letter Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm declaring that all the children of the eldest son of The Prince of Wales should have and enjoy the style, title and attribute of Royal Highness with the titular dignity of Prince or Princess prefixed to their Christian names or with such other titles of honour.

The Duchess of Cambridge is Pregnant

On the 3rd of December 2012 Clarence House announced Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is Pregnant. The Queen, Prince Philip, The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry have been informed and are delighted with the news. The Duchess is reported to be in the early stages of pregnancy and has been admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital in London suffering with acute morning sickness. The Duchess is expected to stay in hospital for several days for rest and further tests.

Royal Tour of Asia and Oceania

On the 11th of September 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge start their tour to Singapore, Malaysia, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu representing The Queen as part of her Diamond jubilee celebrations
Tour Itinerary
Singapore 11th-13th of September
Malaysia 13th-15th of September
Solomon Islands 16th-18th of September
Tuvalu 18th-19th of September

New Knight of the Order of the Thistle

On the 25th of May 2012, Her Majesty the Queen appointed Prince William, Duke of Cambridge KG Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT). The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland and was founded in 1687.