The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have opened a new arts hub and walked over Northern Spire on a visit to Sunderland.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Sunderland

Princess Eugenie has become engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Princess Eugenie engaged to long-term boyfriend

Princess Diana made many visits to the region, and always touched the hearts of those that met her

The Royal Navy's largest-ever aircraft carrier, which has parts made in the North East, will set sail for the first time. 

Princess Anne joins riders and volunteers at Bedale Riding for the Disabled Group to help celebrate its 25th Anniversary.

The Newcastle Eagles head coach was made an MBE for services to British basketball and the community in the North East.

His Royal Highness rounded off his visit to the region by giving a speech at Virgin Money headquarters in Newcastle.

Prince Harry joined Steve Cram and Jonathan Edwards in training those taking part in the London Marathon for charity Heads Together.

Prince Harry spent around an hour talking to people involved with Head Start, which provides mental health support to ex-service personnel.

Prince Harry is meeting people working with Walking with the Wounded in Gateshead, who help former soldiers with employment and independance

Kensington Palace tweet to confirm Prince Harry will visit Newcastle and Gateshead as part of a campaign for mental health awareness.

A pair of Queen Victoria's silk stockings have sold for £220 at auction in Newcastle

Dairy Farmers in North Yorkshire have taken their concerns over the price of milk to the Prince of Wales, who was visiting the region.

Events are being held across York today to mark the reburial of Richard III.
His remains are being reinterred in Leicester Cathedral today.

Prince Harry has visited Northumberland today to see work being carried out to protect the county's Red Squirrel population.