Queen Elizabeth II

Fears over Christmas Day church visit as The Queen may not be able to attend due to sickness

Concerns were raised on Friday that The Queen might be prevented from attending the traditional visit to St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day due to sickness. These concerns were further heightened when Buckingham Palace refused to comment on whether or not Her Majesty will attend the church on her Sandringham Estate this Christmas. The news comes after The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen cancels Christmas travel plans

The Queen has cancelled her Christmas travel plans to Sandringham today, due to a heavy cold. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have heavy colds, and so have decided not to travel to Sandringham today.” Her Majesty was…
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen to step down as Patron of 25 charities

Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen will step down as patron of 25 organisations at the end of the year. Her Majesty, who turned 90 this year, is thought to be stepping down as Patron due to her advancing age and the gradual decline in her workload. Other members of The Royal Family will pick up the patronages, many of whom already serve as Vice-Patron or Presidents, ensuring a smooth…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Cambridge family to spend Christmas at the Middleton family home

The Cambridge family will be spending Christmas at the Middleton family home in Berkshire this year, instead of joining Her Majesty at Sandringham with the rest of The Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will be staying with Carole and Michael Middleton in the village of Bucklebury. Last year, the Cambridge family joined 29 other members…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Security alert as Queen is escorted away after intruder disrupts her dinner

The Queen had to be escorted away from her dinner yesterday afternoon after an intruder made his way into the hotel where she was dining with senior servants. The intruder, who was wearing a hoodie, jeans and trainers, was tackled by royal protection as he ran into the hotel with his hands waving in the air. Her Majesty was dining Goring Hotel with servants when the incident occurred. The…
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