http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/ Get all the latest Royal Family news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:29 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/ Britain's Kate Middleton made a rare public appearance at a movie premiere last night (19.11.09).The girlfriend of Prince William looked "happy and relaxed" as she embraced pal Holly Bransonat the special screening of 'Tenacity on the Tasman' at London's Odeon Leicester Square.The 27-year-old trainee photographer wore a light blue mini dress, blaze... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/KateMiddleton-53216.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/KateMiddleton-53216.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:57 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Prince Charles wants traditional lessons including history and geography to remain in primary schools.The heir to the throne is reportedly opposed to government proposals which would see13 stand-alone subjects merged into six 'areas of learning', with history and geography put together into 'historical, geographical and social understandi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53217.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53217.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:57 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Duchess of York could face trial in Turkey after she was served with legal papers by Scotland Yard police.Sarah Ferguson, 50, was handed the documents yesterday (19.11.09) after infuriating Turkish authorities by going undercover for 'Duchess and Daughters: Their Secret Mission', a documentary which exposed the poor conditions in state-ru... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+of+York-53214.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+of+York-53214.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:56 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attended a service marking the 900thanniversary of the Ely Diocese.The monarch - dressed in an orange dress coat and hat - arrived at the Cathedral in Ely, England, yesterday (19.11.09) with her husband Prince Philip by her side and was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers waiving Union Jack flags. Youngsters presented t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53215.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53215.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:56 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Duchess of Cornwall made a toddler cry during a meet-and-greet session yesterday (19.11.09).Camilla - who is married to Prince Charles visited a Barnardo's family centre and accidentally bumped into three-year-old Jerrod as she bent to hug a girl and squashed the little boy as he tried to squeeze past her. Stuck between Camilla and a wood... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+of+Cornwall-53213.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+of+Cornwall-53213.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:55 +0000 Royal Family Ben Elton has apologised to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II after calling her "a sad little old lady".The 50-year-old comedian claims his foul-mouthed tirade about the British royal family - which also included calling Prince Philip "a mad old bigot" - was taken out of context, despite them being part of Australia's 'Good News Week's life show. His sp... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53203.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53203.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Queen Elizabeth comforted one of her staff yesterday after he insisted on escorting her to the State Opening of Parliament - just days after his brother was killed in Afghanistan.The monarch is said to have pleaded with senior footman Fraser Marlton-Thomas, 25, to take time off, after his sibling, bomb disposal expert Corporal Loren Marl... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53204.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53204.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family A renowned photographer wants to make the girlfriend of Britain's Prince William the focus of a new set of pictures.Mario Testino - whose sitters have included the prince's mother Princess Diana and supermodel Kate Moss - claims he is yet to ask Kate Middleton if he can photograph her but believes it would provide an insight into her life. He sai... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Kate+Middleton-53205.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Kate+Middleton-53205.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Jewellery belonging to the Russian royal family has been sold for a staggering $36,682,714.The items - which included rare blue, green and pink diamonds, Faberge eggs and gem-encrusted cigarette cases - belonged to Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, an aunt of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. A sapphire and diamond brooch and earrings set was also ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+Maria+Pavlovna-53206.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Duchess+Maria+Pavlovna-53206.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Photographs of Britain's Prince Charles and his sister Princess Anne as toddlers are to go up for sale at auction next week.The never-seen-before family pictures show Charles, now 61, laughing and joking as he sits on a statue of a stag while his mother, the then-Princess Elizabeth - now the queen - and dad Prince Philip look on. The Queen Mother, ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53207.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53207.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Prince Charles remains unpopular in Canada, a poll has claimed, after his 11-day tour to meet "as many Canadians as possible".A survey of the country showed that the Prine's recent visit to the country with wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, did nothing to change Canadian's opinions of the royal family. The poll showed most Canadians showed "little... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53208.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53208.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Security surrounding Holland's Queen Beatrix has come into question after two journalists broke into the royal palace.The two Dutch reporters exposed the security flaws when they broke into the grounds of the royal home last month, the counter terriorism unit has revealed.A TV show on Sunday (15.11.09) showed journalist Alberto Stegeman and a colle... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Beatrix-53209.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Beatrix-53209.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Princess Anne has officially opened a new stand at rugby club in Worcester.The princess - a fan of the sport - opened the Worcester Warriors' multi-million pound east stand by unveiling a plaque in front of 100 guests, including a group of local schoolchildren.Arriving be helicopter, Queen Elizabeth's daughter appeared in a purple tunic a... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Anne-53210.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Anne-53210.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been branded "a sad little old lady" by comedian Ben Elton.The 50-year-old comic stunned fans with a tirade against the British royal family on Australian television that also saw him hint the monarch's son Prince Edward was homosexual and her other child, Prince Charles was branded a "dillusioned ex-hippy." Speakin... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53211.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Queen+Elizabeth-53211.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia have been hailed as a "new breed" of royals.The couple have been called a "charming" example of the new European monarchies, who are happy to mix with the public and be accessible to fans, by France's prestigious Paris Match magazine, which features the royal pair on its current cover. The magazine s... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Felipe-53212.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Felipe-53212.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:03 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marked the end of their 11-day tour of Canada by planting a tree.The royal pair planted a red oak at Queen's representative - the governor general's home in Ottawa before waving goodbye to over 100 royal fans and Prime Minister Stephen Harper as they boarded a jet back to London ye... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53198.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Prince+Charles-53198.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Princess Anne has called for action over abuse to horses.The royal - the daughter of Queen Elizabeth - described the plight of the animals being transported long distances to slaughter was "unacceptable" and called for more abattoirs to open in Britain.Speaking at the World Horse Welfare's annual conference, she said: "Looking at the foot... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Anne-53199.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Anne-53199.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 Royal Family Britain's Sarah Ferguson was at the centre of an "error of protocol" as she sat at the top table during a charity ball.The Duchess of York enjoyed a privileged spot next to longtime pal and organiser of the £1,000-a-head Royal Rajasthan Charity Gala in London's Whitehall, Maharaja of Jodhpur, Gaj Singh II, with Princess Michael of Kent placed at a... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Sarah+Ferguson-53200.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Sarah+Ferguson-53200.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 Royal Family Sweden's Queen Silvia has praised Princess Victoria's fiance Daniel Westling, saying he will make a successful" husband.The monarch is happy with her daughter's choice of partner and believes the fitness uinstructor has what it takes to be the spouse of a princess.She said: "I think he's going to do well. He's going to be successful in his task of ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Victoria-53201.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Victoria-53201.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 Royal Family Spain's Princess Letizia astounded fans by stepping out without her high heels on a day out in India.Letizia, 37 - who is on a state visit to the country with her husband Crown Prince Felipe - swapped her legendary fashionable footwear for a pair of green pumps.The princess was then seen slipping off her shoes in accordance with royal custom as the... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Letizia-53202.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Princess+Letizia-53202.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 Royal Family