MPs are debating whether to create a
separate national anthem for England today which will replace ‘God
Save the Queen’ at sporting events. The idea, which has already
been debated earlier on in the year, was proposed by Chesterfield
MP Toby Perkins who believes England should have their own anthem
at sporting events, just as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
already do. He argues that…
The newest addition to the Swedish royal
family was born yesterday evening, after Crown Princess Victoria
gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Now his name has been revealed to
the world as Oscar Carl Olof, Duke of Skåne. Prince Oscar was born
at Karolinska Hospital in…
The Duchess of Cambridge has released a
video message to mark Children’s Mental Health Week where she urges
her belief that children should be “supported through difficult
times in their lives”. [youtube…
Labour peer under scrutiny after revealing Queen's political views
8th February 2016
A Labour peer is under scrutiny after
revealing the Queen’s political viewpoints over the UK voting
system. According to Baroness Joyce Gould, Her Majesty is
reportedly opposed to the proportional representation voting
system, which had been considered as a new way to vote in British
elections. Baroness Gould expressed this revelation in her memoirs,
where she breached strict royal protocol as…
King Abdullah of Jordan has said that his
country is now at “boiling point” as a result of the refugee
crisis, where hundreds of thousands of Syrian migrants are seeking
to relocate for a better life. Speaking to the BBC’s Chief
International Correspondent Lyse Doucet…
A new statue of The Queen will be erected
later this year in Gravesham to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday
celebrations. The artwork was commissioned by Gravesham Council and
is believed to be the only statue showing The Queen seated. The
bronze statue, mounted on a stone…
Majority of Australia’s state and territory leaders call for an Australian head of state
25th January 2016
Almost all of Australia’s state and
territory leaders have called for a new Australian head of state as
part of the country’s Republic movement. The proposed plans are to
remove The Queen as monarch, and replace her with a new
head of state for the country; a move backed by all of the
political leaders. The only leader who refused to sign the
declaration, which has been prepared by the…
A friend of Prince William, explorer
Henry Worsley, has died after falling ill whilst attempting a solo
crossing of Antarctica. The 55-year-old ex-army officer was just 30
miles short from his goal of becoming the first person to cross
Antarctica unaided. [getty…
Spain's Infanta Cristina stripped of Barcelona's Gold Medal as tax fraud trial continues
21st January 2016
Infanta Cristina of Spain has been
stripped by councillors in Barcelona of the city’s Gold Medal as
the 50-year-old’s trial for tax fraud continues. King Felipe’s
sister has been revoked of Barcelona’s top honour after she
was informed by the deputy mayor’s office…
Members of the public can now take a tour
of Buckingham Palace from the comfort of their own living room
after a new online virtual reality experience was launched this
week. The new initiative allows people to take a look at some of
the most famous rooms in the palace, including the impressive state
rooms. The virtual tour is like no other, as users can go right
into the heart of the Royal…
