Queen Elizabeth II invited Irish President Michael D. Higgins to Britain for Ireland’s first state visit since it became independent.
Stirring much controversy, the former Irish Republican Army commander Martin McGuinness was also invited to the 160-person dinner at Windsor Castle yesterday as was Judi Dench and Daniel Day-Lewis.
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The Queen welcomed Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev today as he begins his 3-day state visit to the UK. The audience took place at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge welcomed the stars to Buckingham Palace tonight as they hosted a gala for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Wearing blue and red, the two royals were looking quite regal. Check out the photos below! [E! News] [Daily Mail]
The Duchess of Cambridge greeting Dame Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren recounting to the Duchess that her husband, Prince William, called her “granny” at the BAFTA’s the night prior
On February 17, the Duchess of Cambridge will join the Queen in hosting a star-studded bash at Buckingham Palace. The reception will celebrate the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts (RADA) and will include such guests as Dame Helen Mirren, Benedict Cumberpatch, Cate Blanchett, and Sir David Attenborough. The Queen is patron of RADA. [HELLO!]
The Queen’s first great-grandchild, Savannah Phillips, turns 3 today! Here are some photos of her watching Prince William and Prince Harry play in their Christmas Eve football match in Sandringham.
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The Queen and Prince Philip greeted well-wishers as they arrived for a Sunday church service at St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham village. As mentioned in an earlier post, other members of the royal family will begin arriving this week.
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