Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen stayed up last night to watch her horse win a prestigious race in America

Despite having an early morning for Trooping the Colour, The 92-year-old Queen stayed up until the early hours last night to watch her horse race in the United States. Not only did her horse Call To Mind run in the $400,000 Belmont Gold Cup in New York, but it outclassed the other horses and won. The Queen’s Racing Manager John Warren told the Racing Post that Her Majesty stayed up into the…
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State & Ceremonial

51-year-old woman arrested after throwing an item towards Trooping the Colour procession

A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after an item was thrown during the annual Trooping the Colour procession in Central London. The Metropolitan Police said that the woman had been arrested on a public order offence. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “A 51-year-old woman was arrested for a public order offence after an item was thrown towards a procession at the Trooping the…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth IIThe Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their first appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their first appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark The Queen’s official birthday. The newlyweds were joined by most senior members of The Royal Family to wave to the crowds and to watch the RAF flypast. Prince Louis wasn’t present on the balcony, but his elder siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte were as they watched…
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Prince PhilipState & Ceremonial

The Duke of Edinburgh is absent from Trooping the Colour

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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