Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends a message of condolence to the President of Israel after dozens are killed in stampede

The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the President of Israel following a stampede on Thursday which has resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people. In a message to President  Reuven Rivlin, the 95-year-old passed on her sympathies to the family and friends of those killed. In full, The Queen wrote: “I was deeply saddened by news of the disaster at the Lag B’Omer festival…
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British Royals

Buckingham Palace 'displeased' about suggestions of a new Royal Yacht in Prince Philip's name

Buckingham Palace is ‘displeased’ with suggestions made in newspapers that a new Royal Yacht may be commissioned and named after Prince Philip as part of his lasting legacy. According to Same Coats, Deputy Political Editor at Sky News, officials at the Royal Household are not impressed with recent media reports. A number of news organisations have said that the Ministry of…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen turns 95-years-old - her first birthday without Prince Philip by her side in nearly eight decades

The Queen turned 95-years-old on Wednesday – the first time she has marked a birthday without the Duke of Edinburgh at her side for almost eight decades. Prince Philip and The Queen were married for 73-and-a-half years a the time of his death on April 9 2021. Taking into account the years they spent together as a couple before marriage, this is the first time in almost eight decades…
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British RoyalsState & Ceremonial

Court Circular entry for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has been listed in the Court Circular as published by The Times of London. The Court Circular, established in the 18th century by George III, lists all official engagements carried out by The Royal Family for the benefit of the media. The poignant entry surrounding Prince Philip’s funeral, listing all of the attendees, was published on…
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