Politicians, celebrities and dignitaries from across the globe have today been reacting to the news that the Duke of Edinburgh will be retiring in the Autumn at the age of 96.
The Prince, who celebrates his birthday next month, will not add any new engagements onto his diary from now on.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said: “On behalf of the whole country, I want to offer our deepest…
Prince Edward & Princess Anne likely to increase their workload following their father's retirement
4th May 2017
The Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal are likely to increase their workload in the coming years to accommodate for the Duke of Edinburgh’s retirement in the Autumn.
Although already the UK’s busiest royal, Princess Anne is expected to become a companion to…
The Duke of Edinburgh has spoken out today about the news of his retirement from royal duties.
At a reception hosted at St James’s Palace, a guest said to the 95-year-old: “I’m sorry to hear you are standing down.”
In his usual wit and dry sense of…
Royal Central to change ownership
28th April 2017
Royal Central is to undergo a change of ownership in July.
Charlie Proctor, Editor-in-Chief of Royal Central, will become 100 per cent owner of the website following the departure of the site’s current Director.
Speaking of the changes, Charlie Proctor said: “I would like to reassure all of our readers that the change in ownership will not affect our output or the way in which we work.
“I…
Crisis averted for The Queen as Royal Ascot & the State Opening of Parliament fail to overlap
27th April 2017
A near-crisis has been averted for The Queen after it was revealed that the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot meeting would fall on different days.
It was feared that Her Majesty would be forced to miss one of her favourite days of the year at the Berkshire…
La Reyne le veult - why are Acts of Parliament confirmed in Norman French rather than English?
27th April 2017
As part of the prorogation of Parliament, the giving of Royal Assent takes place for bills that have been passed by both houses. This is because prorogation signals the end of all parliamentary business, meaning if a bill isn’t passed into law by this point, it may not…
Emotional scenes as the 2015-2017 Parliamentary session is officially brought to a close
27th April 2017
The 2015-2017 Parliamentary session has officially been brought to a close on Thursday after the prorogation was made in the House of Lords.
This means Parliament will now not meet until after the June 8th General Election so all legislature and government business have been put on hold while Members of Parliament campaign to retain their seats.
There were emotional scenes in the House of…
There will be major changes to this year’s State Opening of Parliament due to the snap general election due to be held in the UK in June.
In a heavily dressed down affair, Her Majesty will not wear her Imperial Crown or Robes of State this year, and will also arrive in…
A man dressed as a jockey had to be escorted away from the parade ring at Newbury on Friday whilst The Queen was there celebrating her 91st birthday.
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The man, who is believed to have been on a stag trip, entered the secure parade ring ahead of the…
Prince William presents Victoria Beckham with OBE
19th April 2017
Former Spice Girl and popstar Victoria Beckham has been presented with an OBE by Prince William today at Buckingham Palace.
Mrs Beckham received an OBE for services to the fashion industry.
After the ceremony, the 43-year-old said: “It was an absolute pleasure to be at Buckingham Palace today. I’m proud to be British, honoured and humbled to receive my OBE from the Duke of…