The first British astronaut in the International Space Station, Tim Peake, has recorded a special message from space for Her Majesty the Queen.
The message was in reply to the well-wishes Queen Elizabeth had sent Major Peake when he embarked on his mission last month.
The pre-recorded message thanked the Queen saying he was both “honoured” and “humbled” by her outreach in…
Prince William admits his fears as a father in emotional interview
3rd January 2016
The Duke of Cambridge recently admitted to his fears as a father to TV presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly on an ITV documentary focusing on Prince Charles’ charity, the Prince’s Trust.
Prince William told the duo that fatherhood makes him cry far…
Actress Barbara Windsor, champion jockey AP McCoy and television presenter Sue Barker are just some of the people who have made it onto the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list 2016.
Barbara Windsor, 78, has been made a dame for her services to charity and…
2015 - A look back at the royal year
30th December 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we take a look back at a milestone year for the Queen with her becoming Britain’s longest reigning monarch. 2015 also welcomed new arrivals to the family, and the Queen went back to Malta, a place she holds close to her heart.
In September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s longest reigning monarch, overtaking Queen Victoria’s record of 64…
Monarchs from across Europe call for unity and tolerance
28th December 2015
Monarchs from across Europe have made calls for unity and tolerance as they address their nation in an annual Christmas broadcast.
Many of the broadcasts reflected on the recent atrocities that have occurred over the past year, including the deadly terror attacks around the…
Prince Charles pays tribute to armed forces in Christmas message
28th December 2015
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute in his Christmas message to the armed forces and the “personal sacrifice” of Britain’s servicemen and women.
Speaking to Forces TV and BFBS Radio, Prince Charles commended the “professionalism” and…
Queen's Christmas Message 2015
25th December 2015
The Queen’s Christmas message has been broadcast on television and radio in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth.
Recorded at Buckingham Palace, the 2015 Christmas message features The Queen’s reflection of events which have happened over the past year, as well as looking on forwards.
The 89-year-old Monarch’s religious beliefs played a big part in this year’s…
Christmas photo of William, Kate and family released by Palace
18th December 2015
Kensington Palace have released a new photograph of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte, just before they spend their first Christmas together.
The family of four are posing in the grounds of Kensington Palace. It was taken in…
Princes Charles and William given access to confidential government papers
17th December 2015
The Prince of Wales has been routinely receiving secret cabinet papers for over ten years, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
The request, filed by the anti-monarchy group Republic, detailed an arrangement in the Cabinet’s ‘precedent book’…
William and Kate go head-to-head in ICAP fundraising battle
8th December 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent the day in friendly competition as they raised money for a selection of charities.
The couple spent over an hour touring the offices of ICAP this morning, one of the world’s largest market brokers, as they attended its annual Charity Day in a bid to support their chosen patronages.
Based in London, ICAP carries out transactions for large…