Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Buckingham Palace release further details ahead of upcoming Chinese State Visit

Buckingham Palace has released further details ahead of the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping’s, upcoming State Visit to the United Kingdom as a guest of Her Majesty The Queen. Mr Jinping will be accompanied by his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, on the visit that lasts from 20th to the 23rd October, and the couple will stay in Buckingham Palace. Upon their…
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All The Queen’s men: The Welsh Guards

The Welsh Guards have been around for exactly 100 years this year. They were founded by King George V on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards. They were the last Guards to be created, and they began their first…
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Royal Family mark 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain in RAF flypast

A spectacular RAF Flypast took place over London this morning, marking 75 years since the start of the Battle of Britain. The majestic display formed part of an enhanced Changing the Guard ceremony and The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh and other senior royals, watched on from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of…
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Prince George makes first appearance on Palace balcony as royals mark Queen's official birthday

Prince George made his first appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony this afternoon as he joined members of the Royal Family to watch the traditional RAF fly past marking The Queen’s Official Birthday, carried in Prince William’s arms. Earlier in the morning, The Queen led the Royal Family as they attended the traditional Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade, where over…
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Architect of The Queen's 'Gloriana' Diamond Jubilee barge found dead

The architect who designed The Queen’s £1m royal jubilee barge has been found dead at his home in South Devon. Ed Burnett was behind the plans for Gloriana, the barge which was originally designed to carry The Queen and other members of the royal family up the River Thames three years ago, as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The royal barge ‘Gloriana’ rowing down the…
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