A Royal Day Out

What you would do for a day if you were a member of the Royal family?

To celebrate the release of Madonna's new film W.E., which stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy and hits cinemas on January 20th, Saga are giving one reader the chance to win an afternoon tea for two at Kensington Palace courtesy of Virgin Experience Days.

When King Edward VIII made the decision to give up the throne to be with the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, the move shocked the nation and divided the monarchy. W.E. tells the story of their love affair, alongside the story of a contemporary woman in New York, who becomes transfixed by the chic, charismatic Wallis (Andrea Riseborough Made In Dagenham), who spoke her mind and captured the heart of the king (James D'Arcy, Cloud Atlas). Directed and co-written by Madonna, W.E. uncovers the truth behind one of the greatest romances of the 20th Century.


To be in with a chance of winning, simply join in our Saga Zone short story competition and share your stories based on what you would do for a day if you were a member of the Royal family. Saga Zone members will then choose the overall winner.

For more information on W.E visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/movie.we

For more information on Virgin Experience Days visit www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/

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• A Noble Calling
  
  Not a lot of people know this, but I am in fact the fourth cousin, twice removed and once ostracised, of the Duke of Ostrichlachenberg. Ostrichlachenberg of course no longer exists as such, and as the last member of its Royal family under the age ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• A day in the life of ...........
  My name is Eugenie and my title is 'Princess', I have an older sibling called Beatrice and we are quite close, probably because our parents are not!!! We are always in the public eye and have experienced most things that some people only dream of, ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• Would you believe it
  We were camping on the Sandringham camp site just after it had opened for the season in mid April. I had gone off for an early morning walk and, lost in my thoughts, hardly took notice of where I was going.
  
  After about an hour's walk I realised I ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• Anne's Day Out
  Thank goodness it isn’t raining this morning - this old car of Lucinda’s has those squeaky wipers that really grate on one’s ears. Good of her to lend it to me for my little jaunt!
  I can’t believe how much organising it has ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• A Day At The Panda Races
  
  A Day At The Panda Races
  
  
  'I think I'll go for a walk babykins.'
  
  'Take the car snookums.'
  
  'Car? I'm going for a walk, my little fluffy head'
  
  'You know, the one with the special windows my prince of gorgeousness'
  
  'Special windows? ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• GOOD DAY, BAD DAY
  Well everyone has a bad day now and then, even Me.
  The timid early knock on my bedroom door is unfamiliar. I do my best lion roar, “COME!” A new maid creeps in with my wake-up tea, and looks terrified. This is pleasing, but when she ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• The Queen's Speech
  
  If I were Her Majesty the Queen I would take a leaf from my father's book and engage a speech therapist. I would instruct her/him to teach me to speak naturally in the common vernacular. I would like my next Christmas broadcast to begin: "Me ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• The HRH Factor
  Hello and welcome to the Grand Final of the HRH Factor. The Royal Rumble if you will to determine the outright Windsor of our Talent Show for Toffs
  
  Last week we lost cheeky chappie Ed with his emotional rendition of ‘When Will I Be ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• Prince Harry, Auntie Paulette and the Children
  This is a children's short story. I am sure it won't win, but here goes anyway.
  
  The Sunday morning service was over at Auntie Paulette’s church, St John the Baptist Pentrobin, where she is the Vicar. The children, Quinn, Elliot, Torin, Toby ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• "A days' reign."
  Were I to be King of the U.K for twenty four hours,then all Royal residences except Buckingham Palace and Balmoral would be offered for sale on the open market.The Crown Jewels and the Royal fleet of limousines would be sold to the highest ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• a right royal rumpus
  
  So, what are you going to do today, Mummy?
  
  One thinks one shall abdicate, dear boy.
  
  Abdicate, Mummy, whatever do you mean?
  
  You know, big ears, resign, retire, chuck it in.
  
  But, Mummy, then I won’t get to be king, ever, ever!
  
  No, tough ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago
• meal and accommadation for all homeless people
  i would ask that for one day everyone that was homeless was helped into finding a place to live and be given food and clothing. there is enough money and clothing in the country to supply each person. it would show that we all care about each other. ... read more
  Posted 4 months ago