The Crown Chronicles

The Duchess of Cambridge has joined Giovanna Fletcher for an episode of podcast 'Happy Mum, Happy Baby'. Kate spoke about her passion for the early years, #5BigQuestions, her personal experiences of motherhood plus some childhood memories. Available tomorrow from 4pm

On Valentine's Day, take a look at Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's royal love story

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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited the Tower of London today, to mark the 535 years of Yeoman Wardens, commonly known as Beefeaters. Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted by The Prince of Wales’s standard flying from the iconic White Tower as they arrived at the Tower complex. Embed from Getty Images The Tower of London… [ 929 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/off- with-their-heads-ch…/

Last week, The Earl of Wessex visited Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to support The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and to meet young people taking part in the scheme in both countries. Created in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh award is available to all 14-24-year olds and gives young people the skills they need for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability or interests. [ 322 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/earl -of-wessex-visits-w…/

The Countess of Wessex yesterday visited Shooting Star House, a children's hospice in Hampton, London. The visit was carried out by her in her role as Patron of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, a charity which cares for babies, children and young people who have life-limiting conditions and also for their families. Caring Sophie, 55, was on hand to decorate Valentine's Day biscuits and read to a group of youngsters at Shooting Star House. [ 612 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/soph ie-decorates-valent…/

The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to acknowledge the 15th anniversary of domestic abuse charity, SafeLives. Camilla made an impassioned speech at the event, and spoke of the fact the she knows survivors of domestic abuse, too. During the reception, the Duchess heard stories from survivors of domestic violence who later have become campaigners of the cause, including Rachel Williams, who Camilla met for the first time in 2016. [ 821 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/duch ess-camilla-hosts-d…/

Today, The Duke of Cambridge hosted a reception to mark the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund. The organisation supports the children of police officers who have died in service, or or been medically retired from the job.
William met children and families who have been helped the the MCPOF.
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Continuing her work to spread the message about the 5 Big Questions campaign, The Duchess of Cambridge visited Newtownards in Northern Ireland today, before taking a flight to Aberdeen. Kate headed to the Ark Open Farm outside Newtownards, about 10-miles away from capital Belfast. Upon meeting the owners and staff, the Duchess was taken on a guided tour. Embed from Getty Images… [ 1,160 more word ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/5-bi g-questions-taken-t…/

The Duchess of Cambridge has been in Newtownards, Northern Ireland today, furthering the launch of #5BigQuestions. She is now heading to Aberdeen

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall spent a jam-packed day in Leicester today, carrying out multiple engagements. Joined by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall began their day by visiting the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall, Loughborough. The Rehabilitation Centre opened in October 2018 and provides current members of the Armed Forces with residential and in-patient rehabilitation. [ 1,300 more word ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/char les-and-camilla-enj…/

Today saw a rare joint engagement for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. The foursome headed to Loughborough to the defence medical rehabilitation centre (DMRC) at Stanford Hall, which was their first joint event since 2011! Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Prince Charles and Camilla had a full day of engagements in Leicester planned, but headed to the rehab centre with Prince William and Kate first, to see the progress it had made since beginning to admit patients in October 2018. [ 875 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/fami ly-affair-william-k…/

It's #TiaraTuesday! This is the honeysuckle tiara, made for Queen Mary in c.1914, now owned by The Duchess of Gloucester. The central element is interchangeable, and is used by Birgitte with its diamond, emerald and pink topaz element.

When The Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to step down from their royal duties, this meant all charity and military affiliations for Prince Harry, including his Captain Generalship of the Royal Marines. This was a position he took over from The Duke of Edinburgh in December 2017, after Philip took his royal retirement. The Duke held the position for 64 years. [ 227 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/will -princess-anne-take…/

#OTD in 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. Victoria wore a wreath of orange blossoms instead of a tiara, and the sapphire brooch given to her the day before by Albert. Our Queen now wears this piece.

10th February: - The Earl of Wessex, as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award will attend a reception at St James's Palace for young people who have reached the Gold Standard in the Award. Prince Edward will also attend a dinner at the Roux at The Landau, in this role. - The Duke of Kent will attend the 800th Organ Recital by Birmingham City Organist, Mr. [ 505 more words ] https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/…/roya l-diary-upcoming-ro…/

#OTD in 2005, The Prince of Wales announced his engagement to Camilla Parker-Bowles. Charles proposed with a ring once belonging to his grandmother, The Queen Mother, featuring a central emerald cut diamond, flanked by baguette stones
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#OTD in 2002, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon passed away at King Edward VII's Hospital in London, after a stroke that caused heart complications.
Margaret had suffered from ill health for a year or so before her death, beginning with a stroke in January 2001.
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