The Duke of Edinburgh has taken part in The King’s Birthday Parade on horseback for the first time.
In his role as Colonel of the London Guards, the Prince took part in the procession alongside King Charles, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal who were also mounted.
The London Guards is the army reserve battalion of the Guards Division. It was formed in May 2022, with Prince…
The King becomes the first monarch to ride on horseback at Trooping the Colour since 1986
17th June 2023
The King has become the first reigning monarch to ride in Trooping the Colour on horseback since 1986.
King Charles, who is 74-years-old, decided to ride in the parade instead of travelling to Horse Guards Parade in a carriage.
Queen Elizabeth II was the last monarch…
The King appoints Dame Sue Carr as Lord Chief Justice - the first woman in the role's 750-year history
16th June 2023
The King has appointed Dame Sue Carr Lord Chief Justice – the first woman to hold the position since it was created in the 13th Century.
Lady Justice Carr, 58, will take up the role on October 1st making her the most senior judge in England and Wales.
A…
The Queen appoints a horse to carry the rank of Major - the first mare to ever hold the honour
16th June 2023
The Queen has made a Welsh mare the first ever female horse to be named a Household Cavalry Drum Horse.
The Shire Horse, who was named Juno by Queen Camilla, will lead the mounted parade at the the King’s birthday parade on Saturday.
This is the first time that a mare has ever held such an honour.
The horse was formerly called Willa Rose, however, when meeting the mare at Clarence…
The King joins Princess Anne on Parade at Buckingham Palace ahead of Trooping the Colour
16th June 2023
The King was joined by his younger sister, the Princess Royal, on parade at Buckingham Palace on Thursday for the presentation of the new Sovereign’s Standard to The Blues and Royals.
His Majesty, Head of the Armed Forces, was joined by Princess Anne in her role as…
The Duke of Gloucester invests the Duchess of Edinburgh with a new title following the late Queen Elizabeth II's wishes
16th June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been invested with a new title at Buckingham Palace.
Grand President ofSophie, who is Grand President of St John Ambulance, was invested as a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St John.
Little over a year ago, Queen Elizabeth II signalled her…
The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester host a special garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of dogs
25th May 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have hosted a special garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark the 150th anniversary of The Kennel Club.
With the blessing of The King, Their Royal Highnesses welcomed representatives to the Central London residence in celebration of the occasion.
Dogs were not permitted to attend the event, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.
The Kennel…
The four Queens of Chelsea - Victoria, Alexandra, Mary & Elizabeth's passion for the Chelsea Flower Show
22nd May 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike.
Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when…
How Queen Victoria nurtured the Chelsea Flower Show into a highlight of the British social calendar
22nd May 2023
One of Queen Victoria’s great loves was horticulture and gardening, and throughout her long reign, she used the symbolism of flowers to express her love for Prince Albert.
It is perhaps no surprise, therefore, that Victoria was one of the Chelsea Flower Show’s biggest…
Princess Anne visits Canada to praise the country's cavalry regiment on important anniversary
21st May 2023
The Princess Royal has spend the weekend in Canada where she visited the country’s oldest military regiment on their 175th anniversary.
During a visit to New Brunswick, Princess Anne praised the 8th Canadian Hussars, often referred to as the Princess Louise’s.
Donning the Hussars’s red and blue colours, Princess Anne as the regiment’s colonel-in-chief, made a speech…
