70 years ago, preparations were being made for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, an event that promised to be one of the great events of the 20th century.
However, in the months leading up to the ceremony, courtiers and politicians were working behind the scenes, trying to manage how to deal with one particular guest who was expected to be in attendance.
The Duke of…
The Princess of Wales to take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards
13th March 2023
The Princess of Wales will take the salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day.
The Prince of Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has taken over the position.
Their…
The King has visited the Royal Mews to meet Noble – a seven-year-old horse – gifted to His Majesty by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Noble, who stands at 16.2 hands, is a black mare, and is settling well into life at Windsor.
Photo: Buckingham Palace /…
The Dukes of Kent and Gloucester at the forefront of The King’s mind when making decision about the new Duke of Edinburgh
11th March 2023
Almost 24 years ago in 1999, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the then Prince Charles agreed that one day, Prince Edward and Sophie would become the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh.
The announcement was made on the couple’s wedding day in June 1999, with Prince Edward one day destined to become Duke of Edinburgh.
On March 10th 2023, the 59th anniversary of Edward’s birth, The King…
On March 10th, to mark Prince Edward’s 59th birthday, The King conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his younger brother.
As such, he is now the Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie is the Duchess.
Upon their elevation to a Dukedom, their son, James, became the new Earl…
Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Edward has become the Duke of Edinburgh to mark the occasion of his 59th birthday.
The King conferred the title on his younger brother, as was the wish of his father, Prince Philip, who had previously held the title for 74…
The King has conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his younger brother, Prince Edward, as he celebrates his 59th birthday.
Prince Edward, formally known as the Earl of Wessex, is now the Duke of Edinburgh, with Sophie becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Their son, James, is now the Earl of Wessex, having previously been referred to as Viscount Severn.
Edward will hold the title, previously…
The Privileged Bodies meet at Buckingham Palace for the first time since the Diamond Jubilee in 2012
9th March 2023
The King received the the Privileged Bodies in audience at Buckingham Palace on March 9.
This is the first time that the ancient body has met since they were received by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
The Privileged Bodies…
The Prince and Princess of Wales thank those involved in the Turkey & Syria earthquake efforts
9th March 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited Hayes Muslim Centre to thank those involved in the aid and fundraising effort following the devastating earthquakes last month in Turkey and Syria.
William and Catherine met those who had been involved in fundraising following…
Queen Camilla forced to cancel visit to the home of horse racing after helicopter is grounded due to snowy conditions
9th March 2023
The Queen has been forced to pull out of a visit to Newmarket in Suffolk after the weather scuppered her travel plans.
Her Majesty was due to visit Newmarket – the global headquarters of horse racing – for a series of engagements.
Queen Camilla was due to visit the British Racing School and the National Horse Racing Museum.
However, freezing temperatures and snowy conditions…
