Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Today marks 66 years since The Queen took to the throne

The Queen is privately commemorating the death of her father, King George VI, whose untimely death occurred 66-years-ago to the day. There are no grand festivities or celebrations to mark the start of Her Majesty’s 66th year on the throne. Neither The Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh are scheduled to undertake any public engagements today, although she is still be working indoors receiving…
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The Sussexes

Trumps breaks silence over royal wedding

He has remained tight-lipped since the announcement of their engagement, and now Donald Trump has revealed that an invitation to attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding on 19 May has yet to be extended. In an interview with Piers Morgan in Davos, the US President said he hopes the royal couple are happy, stopping short of replying to pre-engagement criticism from Ms Markle about his…
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The Sussexes

Donald Trump will not be invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding

According to The Mirror, Donald Trump’s name won’t be on the guest list for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A source from the Royal Household has said: “Although the guest list hasn’t yet been announced, there is no reason he would be invited.” While acting as a guest editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Prince Harry said they were still working on the…
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State & Ceremonial

Arise Dame Darcey Bussell, Sir Barry Gibb & Sir Ringo Starr - New Year's Honours revealed

Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell, Bee Gee Barry Gibb and Beatle Ringo Starr are among those being honoured in the 2018 New Year Honours list, which also recognises the achievements of other well-known faces, including Hugh Laurie and Eamonn Holmes. Darcey Bussell now becomes Dame Darcey Bussell, as she is knighted in the annual honours list. Also knighted are Barry Gibb and Ringo Starr…
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