The Metropolitan Police have revealed that a man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night was brandishing a 4ft sword.
The 26-year-old, who was arrested for grievous bodily harm and assault on police, has been further arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 as counter-terrorism police now lead the investigation.
As unarmed police challenged the man, who was sat in his car at the time, he…
UPDATE: Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on suspicion of GBH & assault on police
25th August 2017
A man has been arrested outside of Buckingham Palace on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police after being caught in possession of a knife.
The man, believed to be aged in his early twenties, stopped his car near a police vehicle near Buckingham Palace…
Buckingham Palace and surrounding areas were on lockdown earlier this evening following reports of a serious police incident.
A man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police after being caught in possession of a knife.
The man, believed to…
The satirical magazine, Private Eye, has been branded as ‘distasteful’ by social media users after the latest edition refers to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are depicted on the front page, in which speech bubbles are mocked in above their heads.
Camilla’s speech bubble reads ‘The anniversary isn’t going so…
Big Ben chimed for the final time at midday on Monday as the Elizabeth Tower begins major renovation works which will last for a total of four years.
MPs gathered in Parliament Square and bowed their heads as the famous clock bonged for the final time until 2021.
Labour MP…
The Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Mark Leishman, has resigned.
According to the Daily Mail, Mr Leishman has left the role to move on to new opportunities, however, he is the fourth key royal aide to resign within the space of a few…
David Somerset, the 11th Duke of Beaufort, has died at the age of 89.
Badminton House said in a statement that the Duke died peacefully at his home in Gloucestershire Estate on Wednesday, August 16.
The Duke was a sixth cousin of The Queen through their ancestor William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire.
He is survived by his second wife, Miranda, and four children Harry, Anne, Edward and…
The Queen sends a message to the people of the Sierra Leone following devastating mudslide
17th August 2017
The Queen and Prince Philip have led condolences for the people of Sierra Leone following a devastating mudslide and flooding in the country which is known to have killed 400 people.
An estimated 600 people are missing, and search & rescue efforts are still being…
Hero pensioner honoured by The Queen after trying to save murdered MP Jo Cox, dies aged 79
14th August 2017
The death has been announced this evening of Bernard Kenny, a 79-year-old man who was awarded a George Medal by The Queen after being stabbed while trying to protect murdered MP Jo Cox.
On 16th June 2016, the former miner gave no thought for his own life after he tried to…
The Queen opened up Windsor Castle to her 500 staff and guests for an ABBA inspired party it has been revealed.
According to The Mail on Sunday, Her Majesty gave permission for a party to be held in the castle for her hardworking staff and their guests.
For £12.50 a ticket, the party attendees were treated to a showing of the blockbuster film Mamma Mia!, as well as live music from an ABBA…
