State & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints the first ever female Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons

The Queen has been pleased to formally approve the appointment of Sarah Davies as the new Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons. Ms Davies will become the first woman to permanently hold the position in the role’s 400-year history and will begin her new job later this month. The Queen has approved the appointment of Sarah Davies as Clerk Assistant of the House of Commons. She is the…
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The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex move to Windsor leaving behind Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have completed their move to Windsor, leaving behind their lives at Kensington Palace. According to ITV News, Harry & Meghan have now moved into Frogmore Cottage in the grounds of Windsor Castle ahead of the birth of their first child later this month. Major refurbishments of the property have been taking place over the past few months, with the royal couple…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The lights go out at Buckingham Palace as The Queen takes part in Earth Hour

On Saturday evening, the lights were switched off at Buckingham Palace as The British Royal Family did their bit to support Earth Hour. Buckingham Palace was one of many landmarks across the world to mark the hour, which is all about protecting the planet and helping to reverse global warming. Windsor Castle, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House also took part in the turning off of…
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State & Ceremonial

The Queen is set to appoint her 14th Prime Minister as Theresa May announces her intention to resign

The Queen is on track to appoint her 14th Prime Minister as Theresa May announces she will not stay on as PM during the next phase of Brexit negotiations. Mrs May made the revelation during a meeting of Conservative MPs on Wednesday evening. If she does indeed resign, it is highly likely a new Prime Minister will have been appointed by October at the latest. During The Queen’s reign, 13…
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