Actress Barbara Windsor, champion jockey
AP McCoy and television presenter Sue Barker are just some of the
people who have made it onto the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list
2016. Barbara Windsor, 78, has been made a dame for her services to
charity and entertainment. She is best known for playing
domineering landlady Peggy Mitchell in BBC soap EastEnders. One of
the most famous names in…
2015 - A look back at the royal year
30th December 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we take a look
back at a milestone year for the Queen with her becoming Britain’s
longest reigning monarch. 2015 also welcomed new arrivals to the
family, and the Queen went back to Malta, a place she holds close
to her heart. In September, Her…
Buckingham Palace 'could become Queen's 3rd home'
28th December 2015
One of Britain’s most famous buildings,
Buckingham Palace, is likely to become the Queen’s ‘third home’ as
she plans to spend more time at Windsor Castle and Balmoral next
year. The Queen, who turns 90 in April, will according to The Daily
Telegraph, spend a greater…
Monarchs from across Europe call for unity and tolerance
28th December 2015
Monarchs from across Europe have made
calls for unity and tolerance as they address their nation in an
annual Christmas broadcast. Many of the broadcasts reflected on the
recent atrocities that have occurred over the past year, including
the deadly terror attacks around the world and the migrant crisis
in which millions have fled their homes for a better life in
Europe. In the United Kingdom…
Prince Charles makes £2000 donation to Irish church
28th December 2015
The Prince of Wales has donated £2,000 to
help with the restoration work at the historic St Patrick’s Church
in Belfast City Centre. The donation was made following a
high-profile visit to the church in May in May when he was shown
around the building by first…
Prince Charles 'can legally set off bombs'
28th December 2015
The Prince of Wales can legally set off
nuclear bombs as a result of an obscure law according to a new
study. Prince Charles holds the title of Duke of Cornwall, with his
wife Camilla being the Duchess of Cornwall. As he holds this title,
the prince is excluded from…
Ant and Dec meet Prince Charles in new documentary
28th December 2015
The Prince of Wales and his two sons will
be appearing in a new documentary on ITV, alongside television
presenters Ant and Dec to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The
Prince’s Trust. Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who are
ambassadors for the Prince’s Trust, spent 12 months following
Charles for the programme. In the 90-minute film, Prince William
and Prince Harry talk to the…
Prince Charles pays tribute to armed forces in Christmas message
28th December 2015
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute in
his Christmas message to the armed forces and the “personal
sacrifice” of Britain’s servicemen and women. Speaking to Forces TV
and BFBS Radio, Prince Charles commended the “professionalism”
and…
The Queen tops Christmas Day TV ratings
26th December 2015
The Queen’s Christmas Day Broadcast has
once again topped off the TV ratings as nearly 7.5 million viewers
tuned in to watch in just the UK alone. The traditional speech was
watched by 6.1m people on the BBC and 1.3m on ITV. The figures
however, are slightly down on…
Royal Family attend Christmas Day Church service
25th December 2015
[getty src=”502442082″ width=”594″
height=”365″] The Queen and other senior members of the royal
family came together on Christmas morning as they attended the
traditional Christmas day service at Sandringham’s nearby church.
Her Majesty arrived at the church by car, whilst the other royals
travelled by foot. She walked into St Mary Magdalene church wearing
a…

