A daughter for Mike and Zara Tindall

Mike and Zara Tindall became the proud parents of their first child, a girl, today, January 17, 2014, The girl weighed 3515 grams (7 lbs, 12 oz) at the time of her birth and is 16th in line to the British throne.

Zara is the daughter of HRH The Princess Royal. It is the third granddaughter for the Princess. Her son, Peter, and his wife, Autumn, have two daughters, Savannah and Isla.

Update: Mike and Zara have named their daughter Mia Grace.

Christening of Prince George of Cambridge

The christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, the first child of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, took place on 23 October 2013. Click HERE for the Life in pictures album at the official website of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. There are two albums related to the christening, one of the christening and one of official pictures.

The godparents are:
- Mr Oliver Baker
- Mrs David Jardine-Paterson
- Earl Grosvenor (Hugh)
- Mr Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
- The Hon Mrs Michael Samuel (Julia)
- Mrs Michael Tindall, née Zara Phillips
- Mr William van Cutsem

Prince George wore a hand made replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by Angela Kelly.

First official pictures of Prince George of Cambridge

The British Royal Court released the first official pictures of HRH Prince George of Cambridge with his parents, TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Click HERE to view the pictures.

And His name is... George Alexander Louis

TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their newborn son George Alexander Louis. HRH Prince George of Cambridge was born on 22 July 2013.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with newborn son

TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left the hospital with their newborn son.

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It's a boy for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had their first child, a boy, today, 22 July 2013. The Prince was born at 4.24 pm.

Statement from the new parents:

“We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. 

We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time.” 

23 July 2013 

Statement from the proud (paternal) grandfather, HRH the Prince of Wales:

“Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy.  

Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone’s life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.” 

22 July 2013

The Duchess of Cambridge in labour

The British Royal Court has announced that HRH the Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.

The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.

Michael and Zara Tindall expecting first child

Michael and Zara Tindall are expecting their first child in 2014.

Zara is the only daughter and second child of HRH the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, and her former husband, Mark Phillips.

Update on the health of the Duke of Edinburgh

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has had an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations. The results will now be analysed. At this early stage the Duke is progressing satisfactorily.

The Duke of Edinburgh admitted to London Clinic for an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince Philip of England, née Prince of Greece and Denmark, has been admitted to the London Clinic for an exploratory operation following abdominal investigations. The Duke is expected to stay in hospital for up to two weeks.

Announcement of events to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth of the UK

The British Royal Court announced events to mark the 60th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland’s Coronation in June 2013.

The anniversary will be marked with a service of celebration at Westminster Abbey. HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and other Members of the Royal Family will attend a Service to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation Service on Tuesday 4 June at 11am. . In addition to the main service, Westminster Abbey is also hosting a series of special events to celebrate the anniversary. For more information, please visit Westminster Abbey's website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Source: royal.gov.uk

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting first child in July

Source: The British Monarchy; picture: Hugo Burnand

The first child of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, is expected in July 2013.

The Duchess was admitted to the hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum last month, but according to the British Royal Court, she is feeling better.

The Queen of England issues Letters Patent stating that all children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have the style and title of HRH Prince(ss

HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland has issued a new Letters Patent stating that all children of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have the style and title of HRH Prince(ss) of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland, on 31 December 2012. This became known today, 9 January 2013.

The Letters Patent:

Crown Office 

House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW 

31 December 2012 

The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 31 December 2012 to declare 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. 

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The Duchess of Cambridge leaves hospital

Source: The British Monarchy; picture: Hugo Burnand

HRH the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, has left the hospital in the presence of her husband, HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Princes William. According to a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess, the Duchess went to Kensington Palace for a period of rest.

The Duchess was admitted to the hospital on Monday 3 December with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her pregnancy was announced that same day.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child

Source: The British Monarchy; picture: Hugo Burnand

TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, are expecting their first child.

The Duchess was admitted to the hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum. This is acute morning sickness and requires extra fluids and nutrition.

 The official announcement from St. James Palace read:

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby. 

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news. 

The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter. 

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is very acute morning sickness, which requires supplementary hydration and nutrients.

Currently only a firstborn boy will receive the title of Prince of Cambridge with the style of Royal Highness. If their child is a girl, she will be styled Lady .. Windsor. Only the oldest son of the oldest son of the Prince of Wales is entitled to the title and style of HRH Prince of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland (Styled Prince of Cambridge), however it is likely HM Queen Elizabeth will announce that any child born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wil have the title and style of HRH Prince(ss) of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland.

The baby will be third-in-line of succession to the British Throne, preceded only by his or her father and grandfather.

Pictures of the Research Station in Danum Valley by the Duchess of Cambridge

The British Royal Court has released pictures, taken by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge, of the Research Station in Danum Valley, Borneo, Malaysia.

HRH took the pictures during her Diamond Jubilee tour with HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, to South East Asia and the South Pacific.

HQ picures:

 

 

  

© HRH the Duchess of Cambridge, 2012; www.dukeandduchessofcambridge.org

Pictures of the Duke of Cambridge as pilot

The British Royal Court has released photos of HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, working as a helicopter pilot in the series "A day in the life of Flight Lieutenant Wales".

One of the pictures was a HQ picture:



© Crown Copyright 2012; www.dukeandduchessofcambridge.org

A new look for the official website of the Prince of Wales

The official website of HRH the Prince of Wales, The Prince Charles of the UK, has been redesigned.

Click HERE to view the new lay-out of the website.

Prince Harry of Wales starts second tour of duty

HRH Prince Henry "Harry" of Wales has started his second tour of duty on 7 September 2012.

A statement by The Ministry of Defence announcing Prince Harry has arrived in Afghanistan to begin tour of duty

7th September 2012: 

Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion in Helmand province to start an operational tour as an Apache pilot. 

He will be working as part of the Joint Aviation Group (JAG) which provides helicopter support to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan forces operating throughout Regional Command (South West). 

Based out of Bastion, the largest coalition military base in the country, his squadron will provide surveillance, deterrence and, when required, close combat attack capabilities as well as escort duties for other aircraft. 

Captain Wales qualified as a co-pilot gunner (CPG) in February this year and was posted to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps, part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, to gain further flying experience and to operate the aircraft on a number of exercises. 

He has been trained to fly in the front seat as the mission commander, a role that equips the operative to fly the aircraft from the back seat, but the majority of the time involves operating the Apache's sights, sensors and weapons systems. 

The Deputy Commander of the JAG and Commanding Officer of 3 Regiment Army Air Corps in the UK, Lieutenant Colonel Tom de la Rue, said: 

"Captain Wales is a serving soldier and a qualified Apache pilot having completed the Apache Conversion to Role (CTR) course earlier this year. As such, and after further flying experience, he has deployed along with the rest of the squadron as part of a long-planned and scheduled deployment to provide support to ISAF and Afghan forces operating in Helmand. 

It is a demanding job for my soldiers and all of them including Captain Wales are now focusing on the job in hand. I have every confidence that the team will deliver what is asked of them." 

Commander of the JAG, Captain 'Jock' Gordon RN, said: 

"I extend an extremely warm welcome to 662 Squadron, including Captain Wales who with his previous experience as a Forward Air Controller on operations will be a useful asset to the Joint Aviation Group. Working alongside his colleagues in the squadron, he will be in a difficult and demanding job and I ask that he be left to get on with his duties and allowed to focus on delivering support to coalition forces on the ground." 

As with all operational deployments, Captain Wales's deployment has been long-planned and the threat to him and others around him thoroughly assessed. Any risk posed by Captain Wales's deployment, based on capability, opportunity and intent of the insurgency, has been, and will continue to be, assessed and has informed the decision to deploy him. 

The Apache AH Mk1 fleet consists of 67 aircraft that have seen service in Afghanistan and in Libya. It is designed to hunt and destroy armoured vehicles and can operate in all weathers, day and night. It can detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 targets in seconds through its fire control radar, and carries a mix of weapons, including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. 

Source: www.princeofwales.gov.uk

First full year of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry

The British Royal Court has released the following official statement, related to The Royal Foundation of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, Princess William of Great-Brittain, and HRH Prince Harry of Wales, on 17 July 2012.

17th July 2012

The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry has changed its name to The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The change of name marks the end of the first full year in operation for the Foundation, which publishes its Financial Statement for the year ended December 2011 today.

The new name recognises the introduction of The Duchess of Cambridge as a Patron. A new website for the Foundation has also been created at www.royalfoundation.com

The accounts show that The Foundation has spent over £1.3m on charitable activity in this inaugural year of grant-making. The £1.3m spent during 2011 included administering The Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund, identifying and distributing donations to 26 charities on behalf of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Other grants have since been made, and there are plans for future grants – through collaborations and other projects – in the foreseeable future.

The accounts show The Foundation is continuing to build a robust long-term funding base to support projects that draw upon the interests of its Patrons. The growth in income raised in the last financial year includes income from activities related to The Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund and the sale of the official Wedding Programme.

The following are projects that The Foundation has supported, and which it continues to support. Not all grants relating to the following projects were made during the 2011 financial year, as some grants have been made subsequently:

Veterans and Military Affairs 

• The Foundation has worked in partnership with The Forces in Mind Trust to support the launch of a major new initiative aimed at helping the transition of servicemen and women into civilian life, including those whose injuries or psychological well-being affects their quality of life and that of others around them. As part of this partnership, The Foundation has jointly funded a mentoring project run by SSAFA Forces Help to provide support to assist wounded, injured and sick soldiers leaving the Army Forces.

•  The Endeavour Fund was also created by The Foundation to provide opportunities for wounded and injured Servicemen and women to regain their confidence and rebuild their lives through expeditions and sporting challenges as part of their rehabilitation. The Fund – independently managed by an Advisory Board comprising alumni of past endeavours and representatives of organisations including Walking With The Wounded, Row2Recovery and Help for Heroes – will offer seed funding for new endeavours and help emerging initiates with advice, hands on support and mentoring.

•  The Foundation made a grant to Walking with The Wounded, to assist the organisation’s future development.

Children and Young People 

•  The Foundation has administered a grant to The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge to help preserve a number of open spaces across the country. The Foundation has supported the initiative by covering the costs of permanently protecting the first five sites and as further incentive, the 500th, 1000th, 1500th and 2012th. The Foundation is also funding an online toolkit to help communities protect and maintain their outdoor spaces for future generations.

• The Foundation is working with ARK to build the case for outdoor challenges and experiences as an integral part of both primary and secondary school education.

• Aside from short residential trips for primary and secondary schools, the Foundation is working with Skill Force to develop longer, targeted outdoor challenges for young people who are, or are becoming, disengaged from education. These will be undertaken throughout the school year for smaller groups with the aim of helping participants to regain their confidence and self-esteem, and understand the benefits of re-engaging with their education.

• The Foundation also made a grant in support of UNICEF’s East Africa Appeal following the visit by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the UNICEF distribution centre in Copenhagen in November 2011.

Conservation and Sustainable Development

• The Foundation will continue to explore the issue of conservation and sustainable development and in particular how it can raise awareness of the need to preserve and protect the world’s vulnerable species for the benefit of current and future generations.

The Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund 

• 26 Charities that benefitted from the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund. These charities were grouped into particular areas: Changing Lives through Arts and Sport; Children Fulfilling Their Potential; Help and Care at Home; Support for Service Personnel and Their Families; and Conservation for Future Generations.

Source: www.princeofwales.gov.uk