Prince PhilipState & Ceremonial

The Duke of Edinburgh is absent from Trooping the Colour

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9th June 2018
The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 97-years-old tomorrow, was absent from Trooping the Colour this morning. Prince Philip, who retired from public duties last year, only now attends the occasional event as and when he feels like he is able to. It was thought that Trooping the Colour would have been one of the few occasions Prince Philip would continue attending. However, it is very likely he will be…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen undergoes surgery for cataract in her eye

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8th June 2018
Buckingham Palace has said that The Queen has undergone surgery to remove a cataract in her eye. Her Majesty had the operation towards the beginning of May – before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding on May 19. The Queen has been wearing dark sunglasses at engagements in the past few weeks including at garden parties and the Epsom Derby. A palace spokesperson says it was “a short…
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The Sussexes

The Duchess of Sussex to get the coveted honour of travelling on The Queen's train

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5th June 2018
She may have only been a member of The Royal Family for a few weeks, but the Duchess of Sussex has already made quite the impression on The Queen and has been invited to travel on Her Majesty’s train to Chester next week. The Queen and Meghan will conduct a series of engagements in the city together before heading back to London in the evening. Travelling on the royal train will be a huge…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend service to mark the London Bridge terror attacks

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3rd June 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service of Commemoration at Southwark Cathedral on Sunday afternoon to mark the anniversary of the London Bridge attack. It has been one year since the attack at London Bridge and Borough Market where eight people died and more than 40 were injured. Prince Richard and Birgitte attended the commemorations on behalf of The Royal Family and were sat…
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