The Queen will soon reach a new milestone. On June 13th 2022, she becomes the second longest reigning Monarch in recorded history. However, an argument from the tailend of the reign of Queen Victoria might just be enough to propel her into an even more historic position. Should we actually count The Queen as the longest ruling monarch of them all by June?
This is about a bit more than numbers.
The Queen has marked her 96th birthday with a new photo celebrating one of her greatest passions.
Her Majesty, long known for her love of horse riding and racing, is shown with two of her fell ponies in a new image released by the Windsor Horse Show.
The Queen is seen…
The date is set, the bunting is being dusted down and plans for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II are well under way. She is the first British Monarch to rule for 70 years but just days before the long weekend of celebrations take place, she will achieve another landmark.
A Jubilee without The Queen in attendance? Such a scenario has historical precedence...
19th April 2022
Recent reports that The Queen will only confirm her attendance at events on the day have led to questions, again, about whether she will be at the Jubilee festivities taking place in June to mark her 70 year reign. And while the idea of Her Majesty not being there might seem strange to us, a celebration led by the Royal Family while the Monarch stays at Windsor would be an exact replica of…
It’s one of the most iconic moments of Jubilee celebrations and as the final countdown to the Platinum party gets under way, there’s a suggestion it might just happen again.
Music legend Brian May has hinted that he might be preparing for a repeat of his…
One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign is her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.
Queen…
Visitors to Windsor Castle got a right royal treat this Easter as they came across a crop of royals on a day out, two of them rather unexpected.
Plenty of those visiting the ancient royal residence on April 14th 2022 were hoping to catch a glimpse of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they took part in the Royal Maundy service with Charles handing out the special coins on behalf…
The Prince of Wales has overseen the Royal Maundy service for the first time.
Prince Charles represented The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.
Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince was welcomed to the…
Why Michael Fagan didn't face criminal charges when he broke into Buckingham Palace
15th April 2022
It is perhaps one of the biggest royal security breaches of the 20th century, the day that Michael Fagan broke into Buckingham Palace and made his way to The Queen’s bedroom.
Fagan would make his first intrusion into the palace in early June 1982. He claims he…
With news that Prince Albert of Monaco has now tested positive for COVID for the second time, he joins the Prince of Wales and Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden on the list of those who have had the virus twice.
However, several royals have had COVID-19 at least once since the pandemic began. With excellent healthcare and vaccinations, no royals from reigning royal families…
