The No. 230 Squadron received a new
standard on Thursday at a parade attended by Prince Michael of Kent
at RAF Benson. Prince Michael, who is the Honorary Air Marshal of
RAF Benson, was the Reviewing Officer on the day the squadron
marched off the old standard and consecrated the new. Image taken
by SAC Ryan Murray; UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2019.
Personnel from 230 Squadron were…
The Duke of Sussex will visit Twickenham
Stadium on Sunday to watch the England vs France rugby match.
Prince Harry, who is Patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), will
watch the match as well as meet a number of guests before the game
begins. Among those who the Duke…
Princess Eugenie's wedding dress to go on display at Windsor Castle
8th February 2019
The wedding dress of Princess Eugenie is
to go on display at Windsor Castle next month. Jack Brooksbank’s
wedding outfit will also be displayed alongside his wife’s dress
from 1st March until Monday 22nd April. Peter Pilotto and
Christopher De Vos designed the…
Kensington Palace has revealed that the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex will undertake an overseas visit Morocco
later this month. Harry & Meghan will visit the Northwestern
African country for two days, starting on Saturday 23rd February.
They will leave the country for the UK on Monday 25th February
after conducting a number of engagements. Their Royal Highnesses
are conducting the visit is at…
The Queen has been at
Sandringham House in Norfolk for the best part of two months
having departed London for her country retreat in December. But as
the Winter season comes to an end and the daylight extends later
into the evening, Her Majesty will be preparing to travel…
The Queen's racing plans are thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine flu
7th February 2019
The Queen’s upcoming racing schedule has
been thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine influenza
in the United Kingdom. All racing in the UK has been suspended
until next Wednesday at the earliest. This means that The Queen’s
horse, No Trumps, will…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Eleanor Laing, receives Damehood from Prince William
7th February 2019
The Deputy Speaker of the House of
Commons, Dame Eleanor Laing, attended an investiture at Buckingham
Palace on Thursday where she received her Damehood from the Duke of
Cambridge. Dame Eleanor, who was made a Dame in the 2018 Queen’s
Birthday Honours List, has been the Member of Parliament for Epping
Forest for 21 years. She has been Deputy Speaker for almost five
years, and before this…
It is being reported in the media that
The Queen could make her eldest son, Prince Charles, Prince Regent
once she reaches the age of 95. So, could this happen? Is it
possible for The Queen to hand over her delegation of duties
without actually abdicating? The short answer…
80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch – Queen Elizabeth II
6th February 2019
As The Queen begins her 68th year on the
throne next week, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK
residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II. The then
Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon
the death of her father, King George…
Gun Salutes take place across the UK to commemorate The Queen's accession to the throne
6th February 2019
Gun Salutes have been taking place across
the UK to commemorate the day 67 years ago when Queen Elizabeth II
came to the throne. In London, a 62 round Gun Salute took place at
the Tower of London at 1pm. An hour earlier at midday, the King’s
Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute in honour of
Accession Day at Green Park. A 21 gun salute was also fired at noon
at Edinburgh Castle while…
