Royal Travel News
Dublin on high alert for Queen’s visit
Dublin is on high alert during the Queen’s visit today after a bomb was discovered near the Irish capital and a second suspect package was found. She becomes the first British monarch to visit southern Ireland since King George V in 1911.
Princess Anne meets staff from EU Naval Force and Seychelles Coastguard
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, commended the efforts of all those involved in helping to combat piracy in Seychelles during visits made today to meet representatives from the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) and the Seychelles Coastguard.
Algarve offers royal couple honeymoon pick
Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton will have the choice of spending their honeymoon in Portugal’s most attractive tourist destination - the Algarve. An invitation issued by Turismo do Algarve has already been sent to the British Ambassador to Portugal, who will be forwarding the offer to the Royal couple.
Queen arrives in Abu Dhabi to boost UK presence
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have begun a five day visit to the Gulf as part of a concerted attempt to boost British presence in the region. Landing in Abu Dhabi late last night, The Queen was greeted by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and several UAE ministers.
Prince William and Kate – an African love affair
When Clarence House announced that Prince William had proposed to Kate Middleton in a continent he considers his “second home”, Kenya’s travel and tourism industry received the ultimate endorsement. BTN looks at the Windsors’ special relationship with Africa, and Kenya in particular.
Prince William to back England 2018 bid
Officials at the Football Association have confirmed Prince William will play a key role during the final stages of England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A vote on who will be offered the opportunity to host the tournament will be taken by FIFA’s executive committee in Geneva on December 2nd.
Royal honeymoon – where will Prince William and Kate begin married life?
World wars and World Cup victories aside, nothing quite unites the nation like a royal wedding. The big question now is where Prince William and Kate Middleton might spend their honeymoon. BTN uncovers the runners and riders
Tourism chiefs predict royal wedding boost
Tourism chiefs across the United Kingdom are predicting huge gains from the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011. The couple confirmed they would tie-the-knot in the “spring or summer” next year, with a concrete date yet to be set.
Prince William’s royal wedding to boost UK tourism
Following the announcement of the marriage between Prince William and Kate Middleton, VisitBritain, the national tourism board for England, Scotland and Wales, has pulled together this list of the most romantic spots for them (and you) to enjoy in the UK.
Editor’s Blog: An Affair to Remember
A holiday romance can be as much part of the adventure of travel as the destination itself – an invigorating break from the norm in a tropical climate. But when one of those involved is heir to the British throne, things can be a touch more serious. Here we look at those locations made famous as the backdrop to the love lives of the British royal family.
Holiday in Kenya pays off for Prince William
A romantic holiday in Kenya has paid dividends for Prince William, with Clarence House confirming he is to marry sweetheart Kate Middleton next year. The news follows confirmation of their engagement in October this year. William – who is second in line to the British throne - will marry in the year which would have marked the 30th anniversary of his parents’ wedding.