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 back to
Buckingham Palace any day now. Leaving Sandringham is always a time
tinged with sadness for the Monarch. Not only is…
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…
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 is yes. Such a
situation would occur where The Queen is unable to fulfil her
duties and responsibilities for whatever…
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…
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of
Cornwall made a visit to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on
Tuesday to mark the court’s 10th anniversary. At the building,
Their Royal Highnesses met Lady Hale, the President of the Supreme
Court and the most senior judge in Britain. Baroness Hale gave
Charles and Camilla a tour of the court and introduced them to the
Deputy President, Lord Reed, as…
Princess Anne braves the cold as she watches Scotland triumph over Italy at the Six Nations
2nd February 2019
The Princess Royal braved the cold
temperatures on Saturday afternoon as she watched Scotland triumph
over Italy in the Six Nations. Princess Anne was dressed in a warm
bobble hat and coat as she watched the action from Murrayfield
which saw Scotland win 33-20. Scotland were…
The Duke of Edinburgh has contacted the
passenger of the Kia which he was involved in a collision with last
week expressing his sorrow over the incident. In the letter
addressed to Emma Fairweather which has since been published in the
Sunday Mirror, the 97-year-old said…
The Queen takes part in a special edition of Pointless with host Alexander Armstrong
24th January 2019
The Queen took part in a special edition
of Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong on Thursday at the
Sandringham Women’s Institute. According to Mr Armstrong, Her
Majesty captained a team at the meeting for the impromptu game of
the popular BBC One quiz show. The 92-year-old’s team ended the
game as winners with a two-point victory. Mr Armstrong said The
Queen had some “some…
