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15th May 2022

The Queen has allowed her closest aide and trusted confidant, Angela Kelly, to take up residence at Windsor Castle. Ms Kelly has worked for Her Majesty for nearly 30 years, and in that time has become a good friend to The Queen. Her official title is ‘Her…

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The Queen refused entry to Royal Windsor Horse Show after guard mistakes her for random 'old dear'

15th May 2022

The Queen has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show every year since the event was first held in 1943. However, it has recently emerged that the monarch was once temporarily refused entry by a guard after he failed to recognise her. The recently unearthed story goes back…

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Lady Louise's moving tribute to Prince Philip as the Countess of Wessex watches on with pride

15th May 2022

Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor paid a moving tribute to her late grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, as she took part in a competition driving the carriages which once belonged to Prince Philip. Lady Louise, daughter to the Earl & Countess of Wessex, competed in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of The British Driving Society at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The 18-year-old took part…

Royal announcements planned for London Underground as Jubilee takes over capital

15th May 2022

Travellers on Underground lines with royal links will hear some rather regal announcements as the Jubilee weekend unfolds. Customers on the new Elizabeth Line, the Jubilee line and those arriving at stations with a royal link in their names will hear special messages…

All aboard! Platinum Jubilee buses take to the roads of London

14th May 2022

Eight Platinum Jubilee buses are now in service in London ahead of the big weekend of celebrations. The double deckers are decked out in purple and silver and feature the official Platinum Jubilee emblem on their sides. Photo by Transport for London Transport for…

Big screens in UK capitals to allow thousands to celebrate Jubilee together

14th May 2022

Big screens will be put up in major cities around the UK to allow thousands of people to enjoy the Platinum Jubilee celebrations together. The screens are going up in Bute Park in Cardiff and Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh as well as on The Mall and in St. James’ Park in London so that crowds can come together to enjoy events. In London, they will be able to gather to watch the…

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A first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry ahead of The Queen's celebrations

British Royals State & Ceremonial

10th May 2022

There was a first glimpse of Jubilee pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour took place. Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 The Household Division were put through their paces at Horse Guard’s Parade on…

Prince Charles delivers The Queen's Speech whilst Her Majesty watches on from home at Windsor

10th May 2022

The Prince of Wales has for the first time delivered The Queen’s Speech in place of his mother at the State Opening of Parliament. The ceremony, on May 10th 2022, was the first time in 59 years that The Queen has missed the State Opening – her last absence…

Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence