On 2nd June 1953, a remarkable young
woman was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Aged just 27, Elizabeth II
had been born at the time of the 1926 general strike, had seen the
1936 Abdication Crisis first hand, had been evacuated during World
War Two then helped with the war effort and had celebrated VE day
amongst the crowds of London. Now, after acceding to the throne on
the death of her father King…
Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, is to
attend Princess Madeleine’s wedding to British-born Christopher
O’Neill. The stylish countess will attend the ceremony with husband
Prince Edward, in June, on behalf of her majesty The Queen. Sophie
and Edward have…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed this
morning The Queen be in attendance at the funeral of Baroness
Thatcher. There was some uncertainty whether Her Majesty would
attend, and last night Buckingham Palace had said a decision was
awaiting information. It is a precedent as it is the first
ceremonial funeral for a former British Prime Minister The Queen
has ever attended. Although, Her Majesty did…
Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s first woman
prime minster, has died this morning after suffering a stroke at
the age of 87. It was announced by her children in a statement. A
statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen was sad to hear
the news of the death of…
The actor Sir Kenneth Branagh presented
her with the award in a star-studded event held at Windsor Castle,
and the 86 year old seemed overjoyed with her new Bafta. As The
Queen was honoured for her “outstanding patronage of the film and
television industries”…
Sir Paul McCartney’s designer daughter,
Stella was at Buckingham Palace last week to collect the Order of
the British Empire honour. While at the Palace, the British
designer revealed she admires the Queen’s style and believed her to
be a great fashion Icon, she said: “She’d be up there, I would have
to say. She has a great timeless quality about her in what she
wears and…
Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh will hold a reception for the British film industry at
Windsor Castle on Thursday 4th April 2013, it has been announced.
The event will recognise individuals who are involved with the
British film industry. The reception…
“This is a very exciting time for the
college and HRH’s patronage strengthens the innovative work that we
do and the contribution we will continue to make to the future of
the fashion industry.” said LCF professor Frances Corner, shortly
after the…
Attending one of the Queen’s Garden
Parties must be a lifetime highlight for any person lucky enough to
receive an invitation. But how many of those attending have ever
wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Let’s take a look. Over
the last 61 years, the Queen has entertained over 2 million people
at her garden parties. The invitations generally go to people
involved with charity or…
