Palaces & Buildings

New and historic rose launched at Buckingham Palace

A new and historic rose has been planted in the Buckingham Palace Gardens in honour of one of Britain’s first black gardeners. The rose, bred as a mark of community and friendship, is named the John Ystumllyn rose after a celebrated horticulturalist who lived in the eighteenth century. In a statement, The Queen said she hopes garden visitors will have a chance to reflect on what the…
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Princess Anne and Family

All smiles from Princess Anne as she welcomes veterans to garden party at Buckingham Palace - the first in three years

The Princess Royal welcomed veterans to a garden party in Buckingham Palace, the first garden party since the global health crisis began. More than 2,000 people attended what is usually known as an annual event. Honouring those with the Not Forgotten Association, veterans aged 20 to 102 were joined alongside celebrities Jeremy Vine, Vanessa Feltz, and Anton Du Deke. Among those in…
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Features

Five-tier wedding cake of Queen Victoria's granddaughter is recreated

It’s been more than a century since restaurateur and caterer Searcys created the extravaganza that was Princess Maud of Wales’s wedding cake. It was such a big occasion that it brought the company’s founder, John Searcy, out of retirement. Now, the company is recreating the cake with a modern twist. The original cake was adorned with leaves, cherubs, and flowers when it was…
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British Royals

It's time to street party as the Big Jubilee Lunch officially launches

The Big Jubilee Lunch has been officially launched as communities around the UK get ready to celebrate this summer. A special tea party, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, heralded the formal beginning of party celebrations. Hosted by TV star and Big Lunch ambassador, Mel Giedroyc, it brought together organisers of past ‘Big Lunch’ events to pass on tips to people who want to get…
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