On the 23rd April 2024 His Majesty the King appointed His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales KG KT ADC, Great Master and Principal Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The post had been vacant since His Majesty the King succeeded to the throne.
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Showing posts with label Prince of Wales. Show all posts
Monday, 23 December 2024
Sunday, 31 December 2023
HRH The Prince of Wales Honoured
On the 11th of August 2023, His Majesty The King appointed HRH The Prince of Wales the honorary ranks of Commander in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and Wing Commander of the Royal Air Force.
Thursday, 6 April 2023
High Sheriff for 2023/24 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2023/2024: Mr Toby George Howell Ashworth
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2023/2024: Mr Toby George Howell Ashworth
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
High Sheriff for 2021/22 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2021/2022: Mr David Mark Thomas
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2021/2022: Mr David Mark Thomas
Wednesday, 6 January 2021
MVO for Deputy Private Secretary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
In the New Year's Honours List 2021, Mr Scott Leonard Furssedonn-Wood, has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service as Deputy Private Secretary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
High Sheriff for 2020/21 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2020/2021: Mrs Katharine Mary Holborow DL
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2020/2021: Mrs Katharine Mary Holborow DL
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, 9 June 2018
MVO for the Equerry to HRH The Prince of Wales
Major Harry Joe Pilcher has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service as Equerry to HRH The Prince of Wales.
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, 12 March 2016
High Sheriff for 2016/17 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2016/2017: Mrs Jane Margaret Hartley
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2016/2017: Mrs Jane Margaret Hartley
Monday, 15 June 2015
MVO for Former Assistant Private Secretary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Mr Craig Lennard Kowalik has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service as Assistant Private Secretary (Commonwealth) to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Saturday, 13 June 2015
MVO for Equerry to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Lt Col David William Nicholas Bevan has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service as Equerry to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
LVO for Doctor to the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Dr David Michael Dixon OBE was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for his service as Medical Adviser to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Sunday, 29 March 2015
High Sheriff for 2015/16 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2015/2016: Mr Anthony Desmond Grenville Fortescue
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2015/2016: Mr Anthony Desmond Grenville Fortescue
Sunday, 15 June 2014
LVO for Master of the Household to the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Wing Commander Richard Edward George Pattle MVO has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for his service as Master of the Household to the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
High Sheriff for 2014/15 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2014/2015: Mr Charles Henry Williams
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2014/2015: Mr Charles Henry Williams
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
The 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Buckingham Palace has announced Her Majesty’s decision not to attend the Commonwealth Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her Majesty is sending His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as her representative at the summit accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall. The Summit will take place from the 15th-17th November 2013.
Thursday, 18 April 2013
New Communications Secretary to the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Ms Sally Osman has been appointed Communications Secretary to the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall’s Household. Ms Osman is currently Director of Corporate Communications for Sony’s European division. Ms Osman assumes her appointment in June this year.
Friday, 22 March 2013
High Sheriff for 2013/14 in the Duchy of Cornwall
The Prince of Wales in his position as Duke of Cornwall has appointed the following High Sheriff within the Duchy of Cornwall.
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2013/2014: Mr James Buller Kitson
Duchy of Cornwall
For the County of Cornwall
2013/2014: Mr James Buller Kitson
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