Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen often mistakes Vladimir Putin with BBC presenter Andrew Marr

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20th October 2019
Veteran journalist and television presenter Andrew Marr has revealed that The Queen often mistakes the Russian President Vladimir Putin for himself. Speaking at a Royal Television Society event a couple of years ago, Mr Marr said that Her Majesty constantly has to remind herself that she is talking to a world leader, not “that chap from the BBC”. He said that during a State Visit: “She…
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The Yorks

Princess Eugenie takes up new patronage

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18th October 2019
To coincide with Anti-Slavery Day, Princess Eugenie of York has announced that she is to become Patron of a charity which aims to eradicate all forms of slavery and related abuses. Taking to Instagram, the 29-year-old royal revealed that she has become a Patron of…
State & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints Nigerian born engineer as the new Serjeant at Arms in the House of Commons

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15th October 2019
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment ofUgbana Oyet as Serjeant at Arms in the House of Commons. Mr Oyetreplaces Kamal El-Hajji who retired in July after three and a half years in the post. Speaker John Bercow announced the appointment during Tuesday’s sitting in the Commons. MrOyet becomes Serjeant after serving as Parliament’s Principal Electrical…
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Insight

What would happen to The Queen's hostage if Her Majesty wasn't safely returned to Buckingham Palace?

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13th October 2019
On Monday, the State Opening of Parliament takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session. The day is full of historical traditions, from searching the cellars for gunpowder to Black Rod and her big baton. But the strangest tradition of all has to be the taking of a…
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Belgium

Belgian Princess arrested in Trafalgar Square

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12th October 2019
Belgian media are reporting that Princess Marie-Esméralda was arrested in London earlier this week for her role in climate change protests. According to Belgium newspaper Le Soir, the Princess was arrested in Trafalgar Square for her role in the Extinction Rebellion…
Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne carries on working despite Typhoon Hagibis and earthquake battering Japan

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12th October 2019
The Princess Royal is maintaining a full diary during her visit to Japan, despite the country facing its worst storm in over 60 years. Typhoon Hagibis is forecast to arrive in Tokeyo this evening, brining with it 150km/h winds. As 600,000 were being evacuated in preparation of Hagibis, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was also felt in Tokyo. Despite the conditions, Princess Anne has had a busy…
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