Princess Alexandra made a notable
appearance alongside senior members of the Royal Family as King
Charles III led tributes to Queen Elizabeth II on what would have
been the late sovereign’s 100th birthday. The 89-year-old royal,
whose public appearances have become increasingly rare in recent
years, joined a full family turnout at Buckingham Palace for a
special reception honouring the late…
As Britain marks the 100th anniversary of
the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, an old constitutional question has
resurfaced: how will history ultimately remember the late
sovereign? For many, she will simply remain Elizabeth II – the
longest-reigning monarch in British…
Plans for a permanent national memorial
to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled in London on what would
have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday. The tribute, to be
created in St James’s Park, will feature a prominent bronze statue
of the Queen in the early years…
On the centenary of the birth of Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about Britain's most historic Queen
21st April 2026
The longest reigning Monarch in British
history was born 100 years ago today. Queen Elizabeth II arrived on
April 21 1926 in London, third in line to the throne. Her epic
reign began on February 6 1952 and ended on September 8 2022. And
in between, she made history and changed the Monarchy forever. On
the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, here are 100
things you might not know about…
King Charles commissions official Queen Elizabeth II biography in landmark royal move
19th April 2026
The Royal Household has confirmed the
appointment of Dr Anna Keay OBE as the official authorised
biographer of Queen Elizabeth II, in a landmark commission approved
by the King. Dr Keay will be given unprecedented access to the late
Queen’s personal and official papers…
The King may have unearthed a new equine
superstar after his homebred colt Portcullis produced a striking
debut victory at Newmarket, overcoming an early setback to win in
emphatic fashion. The three-year-old, trained by John and Thady
Gosden and ridden by Ryan Moore…
The King is to serve as patron of a newly
established charity created in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth
II, as part of commemorations marking what would have been her
100th birthday. The organisation, known as the Queen Elizabeth
Trust, will provide funding to communities across the United
Kingdom to support the redevelopment and improvement of shared
local spaces. Its work is expected to…
Buckingham Palace has appointed Rhiannon
Mills as communications secretary to King Charles III and Queen
Camilla, in a move that brings one of Britain’s most experienced
royal broadcasters into the heart of the monarchy’s media
operation. Ms Mills, 46, will leave her…
A growing share of the British public
believes that King Charles III should not travel to the United
States for an official visit later this year, according to new
polling that reflects unease over the current political climate.
Research conducted by YouGov suggests that…
Could the Commonwealth be about to gain a new member? Unexpected royal visit sparks speculation
9th March 2026
Could the tiny principality of Monaco one
day become part of the Commonwealth? The question was quietly
raised in royal and social media circles after Prince Albert II of
Monaco made a rare appearance at the Commonwealth Day service in
London, joining members of the British royal family at Westminster
Abbey. Prince Albert, 67, attended the annual celebration alongside
King Charles III and other…
