Queen Elizabeth II

Confusion as Ed Balls, Frank Skinner and Harry Hill perform at The Queen's Birthday Party

By
21st April 2018
People took to social media on Saturday evening to air their confusion over one of the acts asked to perform at The Queen’s 92nd birthday party. Comedians Frank Skinner and Harry Hill were joined on stage by Former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Balls, who performed a number in tribute to George Formby OBE. The Royal Family showed their appreciation following the performance Playing…
Read more
InsightQueen Elizabeth II

92 facts about The Queen

By
21st April 2018
As The Queen turns 92-years-old, Royal Central takes a look at some interesting, funny and sometimes bizarre facts about the monarch. As a teenager, the then Princess Elizabeth, and her sister Princess Margaret, would act out and perform a number of pantomimes during the…
British Royals

Rwanda to host the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting after Malaysia pulls out

By
20th April 2018
The leaders of the Commonwealth group of nations have this evening decided to hold the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda after Malaysia pulled out. The next Heads of Government meeting will take place in the African country in 2020 – exact dates have not yet been announced. Malaysia was due to host the summit, however, they pulled out after Prime Minister Najib Razak…
Read more
Queen Elizabeth II

The end of an era? The Queen hosts Commonwealth leaders for what is expected to be the final time

By
19th April 2018
The Queen hosted the leaders of the Commonwealth for dinner at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening – the final time she is expected to do so. World leaders from 53 member states of the Commonwealth joined The Royal Family at the banquet as the dignitaries paid tribute to The Queen. It is thought that this is the last Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that Her Majesty will preside…
Read more
Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

The Queen officially opens the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

By
19th April 2018
The Queen has formally opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the ballroom of Buckingham Palace with members of her family and 53 world leaders in attendance. Her Majesty, who turns 92-years-old in a few days time, talked about the importance of stability and continuity going forward, and for the first time publicly lobbied for her son to succeed her as Head of the Commonwealth. It…
Read more