It has been announced that The Queen has appointed two new Ladies in Waiting to assist Her Majesty in her official duties.
The Court Circular reads: “The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Lady Elizabeth Leeming and Mrs. Simon Rhodes to be Extra Ladies in Waiting to Her Majesty.”
Lady Elizabeth Leeming is The Queen’s first cousin once removed, and is the daughter of the 17th…
The Duchess of Cornwall opened up the grounds of Clarence House today for friends and charities as she hosted a special Garden Party to celebrate her 70th birthday.
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Camilla, who turns 70 next week, put on the party for the charities she supports.
Princess Anne, Prince Andrew & Prince Harry receive Spanish Honour for their role in State Visit
13th July 2017
The Princess Royal, the Duke of York and Prince Harry have been recognised by the Spanish Royal Family for their efforts in King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to the UK.
The three royals have been appointed to the Order of Isabel the Catholic – a Spanish…
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced that The Queen has appointed former astronaut, Julie Payette, as the country’s new Governor General.
Ms Payette will be officially installed into office in a ceremony scheduled to take place in the Autumn.
Speaking after the appointment was confirmed, the 53-year-old said: “This is a very great honour for me and my family…
On this day in 1982, an intruder managed to evade security and break into Buckingham Palace making his way into The Queen’s bedroom whilst she was in residence.
This incident is to this day one of the worst royal security breaches in modern history, with The…
Seventy years ago today Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Elizabeth & Philip Mountbatten
9th July 2017
Seventy years ago today, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
The couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947 – meaning in just four months time The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will…
The Queen has hired her first ever black equerry – Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah.
The 38-year-old will be tasked with supporting the monarch at her official engagements, which include public engagements and private audiences at Buckingham Palace.
He will likely be “the most visible man by the Queen’s side” due to the imminent retirement of Duke of Edinburgh.
According…
Prince Philip has presided over what is thought to be his last presentation reception for the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a scheme he founded 60 years ago.
According to The Royal Diary which lists future engagements each member of The Royal Family will attend, the…
A Shetland Pony got a mouthful of The Queen’s flowers today in Scotland as Her Majesty visited Stirling Castle in Scotland.
The pesky pony nibbled her posy as the 91-year-old Monarch leant in to pet the animal.
But known for her love of horses, The Queen took the…
The Duke of Edinburgh only has five more public engagements before he retires according to The Royal Diary which lists all future events.
In May, it was announced that the 96-year-old Prince would be retiring from public duty in the Autumn. As it is only the Summer, it is possible more last minute engagements could be announced.
However, Buckingham Palace said in May that he will not accept any…
