June 29th, 2008
Kate Middleton attended Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday concert at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008. The celebration raised money for Mandela’s 46664 AIDS charity, named after his number as a prisoner of 27 years in Robben Island. Among the stars who wished the former president of South Africa a happy birthday were Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, […]
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June 26th, 2008
In 2006, Prince Charles and Camilla bought the farm estate of Llwynywormwood, near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. Since then, the property has been extensively remodeled to make it fit for its royal residents. It has also been renamed to Llwynywermod.
The royal couple is staying at their new home for the first time this week. They gave an […]
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June 25th, 2008
The heirs to three thrones are together this week on a study tour of the Arctic. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway are learning more about climate change over the 6-day trip. They left Svalbard, Norway on a Swedish research ship, Oden, on June 21, […]
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June 25th, 2008
Here are three more photos of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip from the Royal Ascot held last week.
For the fourth day, Queen Elizabeth sported a summery look, with her straw hat decorated with flowers. On the fifth and last day, she was all in blue, but happy to greet her horse Free Agent after the […]
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June 25th, 2008
* Lovebirds Wills and Kate snuggle up in a tent as they shelter from the rain (with photos) (via Daily Mail)
* Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah pledges $500 million to aid poor nations with fuel (via Bloomberg)
* Prince Charles and Camilla mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Territorial Army (via The Prince of […]
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June 23rd, 2008
Royal Ascot 2008 is one for the books, but we still get to enjoy the hats and fashion of Ladies Day. Founded in 1711 by Queen Ann, followers of the Ascot Races switch their focus from the race to the stands. As traditional for all the days of the race, Queen Elizabeth II arrived […]
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June 21st, 2008
Prince William turned 26 today, June 21, 2008!
The popular royal has been spending his time training with the Royal Navy. He recently spent a full day in a nuclear powered submarine and will soon be in the North Atlantic, on the frigate HMS Iron Duke.
Happy birthday, Prince William!
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June 18th, 2008
More hats as Royal Ascot continues into its second day. The Queen and Prince Philip arrived on a horse-drawn carriage as is customary for the meeting. Prince Charles and Camilla also made their appearance in the Royal Enclosure.
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June 18th, 2008
This is Royal Ascot week, June 17-21, 2008. And although the meeting is the most famous in the horse-racing world, all eyes were on the Royal Enclosure.
The British royal family came out in full fashion for the first day. Queen Elizabeth, of course, set the tone with her usual elegance in a cream ensemble with […]
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June 18th, 2008
Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi is well-known to be a fashionable young lady. No less than newly-retired fashion stalwart Valentino recognized her sense of style during a party in Paris. He sought her out on the red carpet, amid a guest list that included A-list model Claudia Schiffer.
The bash was held to launch an exhibition […]
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