The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have led a minute’s silence from Buckingham Palace in memory of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire.
The 91-year-old Monarch led the nation in silence ahead of the annual Trooping the Colour parade which celebrates Her Majesty’s official birthday.
However, The Queen is aware that although today is supposed to be a day of…
The Queen releases a statement to the nation
17th June 2017
The Queen has released a statement to the nation on her official 91st birthday, recognising that although it is supposed to be a day of celebration, the nation is very much still in mourning.
On Friday The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visited the scene of the the London…
The police officer who was killed during the Westminster Terror Attack and a hero pensioner who tried to save and protect the life of murdered MP Jo Cox have received recognition in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.
PC Keith Palmer has been posthumously been awarded a…
Arise Sir Billy Connolly, Dame Julie Walters & Dame June Whitfield! Birthday Honours revealed
16th June 2017
Comedian Billy Connolly and actress Julie Walters are among the high-profile names who have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Billy Connolly is being bestowed a Knighthood for services to entertainment and charity, and Julie Walters also receives a Damehood for services to drama.
PC Keith Palmer, the hero police officer killed in the Westminster Terror attack…
The Duke of York has become the first member of The Royal Family to conduct an interview on the subject of Brexit since the referendum last year.
Prince Andrew, who drew controversy last year after implying the UK would be better off remaining in the European Union, said on…
The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge have visited the scene of the the London tower fire where 17 people have died and and around 74 are still missing.
Her Majesty and her grandson are meeting members of the emergency services as well as residents and community…
The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the death of his godmother, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who has died at the age of 93.
On Wednesday evening, Prince Charles said: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of my very special godmother, Lady Mountbatten whom I have known and loved ever since I can first remember.
“She played an extremely important part in my…
John Bercow has been re-elected to the office of Speaker of the House of Commons unopposed, despite rumours some MPs might try and force a Speaker’s Election.
In the now traditional manner, Mr Bercow was dragged from the Commons backbenches to the Speaker’s Chair…
The Queen’s Speech has been delayed because the government are having trouble transcribing the text onto goatskin.
Every year, the speech is read out on goatskin parchment, however, it takes around a week for the ink to dry meaning amendments cannot be made.
As the…
Will Her Majesty be absent from The Queen's Speech?
12th June 2017
It has been confirmed that this year’s Queen’s Speech has been delayed by a few days due to the Conservative Party failing to reach an agreement with Northern Ireland’s DUP. If an agreement cannot be made, then it is likely that The Queen’s Speech will not be passed resulting in another General Election.
But by delaying the speech, Her Majesty will inevitably have to miss…