Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen officially names the army's most senior animal, a horse with the rank of Major

The Queen has a known passion for all things horses. From races at Royal Ascot to equestrianism, Her Majesty is always at her happiest when she is surrounded by the majestic creatures. Therefore, it is no surprise that the 91-year-old Monarch was thrilled on Tuesday morning when she and Prince Charles visited The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks, where she named a new…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Gloria Hunniford receives an OBE from The Queen at Buckingham Palace

The veteran broadcaster Gloria Hunniford as been awarded an OBE by The Queen at Buckingham Palace for her services to cancer charities. Gloria, who has a showbiz career spanning for 70 years, was pictured chatting to The Queen as she picked up her honour for the work she has done for cancer charities through breast screening services and cancer support. In 2004, Gloria’s daughter Caron…
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Prince & Princess of WalesState & Ceremonial

The Duchess of Cambridge's former Private Secretary is honoured by Prince William

The Duchess of Cambridge’s former Private Secretary, Rebecca Priestley, has been received by the Duke of Cambridge at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Priestley was honoured with the Royal Victoia Order at the ceremony – an exclusive award for those who have served Her Majesty The Queen or the Monarchy. As exclusively reported by Royal Central earlier…
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