Current and retired jockeys have
performed a guard of honour in tribute to The Queen in honour of
her Platinum Jubilee. Although not present at the racecourse, the
jockeys, all wearing The Queen’s famous facing colours, lined up on
the track in tribute to the monarch. The guard of honour was formed
when Princess Anne was arriving at the racecourse, with the royal
party passing…
The Princess Royal arrives at the Epsom Derby with her family to huge cheers from a jubilant crowd
4th June 2022
The Princess Royal arrived at Epsom Downs
Racecourse to loud cheers as the racegoers showed their
appreciation to The Queen and the Royal Family. Her Majesty was
unable to attend The Derby in person, sending Princess Anne instead
to lead the festivities. Dressed in a…
Buckingham Palace has just confirmed that
The Queen will not be in attendance at Epsom Downs Racecourse on
Saturday for The Derby. Her Majesty has limited the number of
engagements she is attending in person, and pulled out of a visit
to St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday…
The Duke of Kent takes leading Platinum Jubilee role as he accompanies The Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
2nd June 2022
The Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent,
took a leading role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as he
appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside the monarch for
Trooping The Colour. Her Majesty did not attend Horse Guards Parade
for her birthday parade, instead opting to watch the troops return
to the palace. The 96-year-old monarch chose her cousin, the Duke
of Kent, to…
Prince Charles joins Prince William and Princess Anne on horseback for The Queen's Birthday Parade
2nd June 2022
The Prince of Wales put his riding skills
to the test on Thursday as he followed the carriage procession down
The Mall on horseback. Prince Charles was joined by Prince William
and Princess Anne, each of them riding from Buckingham Palace to
Horse Guards. The…
The former First Minister of Northern
Ireland, Arlene Foster, is amongst the famous names to feature
prominently in the 2022 Birthday Honours List, released on the eve
of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Foster receives a Damehood
for political and public service…
The Queen arrives back in Windsor as she prepares for the four day Platinum Jubilee celebrations
31st May 2022
The Queen arrived back at Windsor Castle
on Tuesday afternoon – just a couple of days before the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations are set to officially begin. Her Majesty has
spent the past few days at Balmoral Castle in Scotland where she
was resting ahead of the national celebrations. It is unknown what
engagements the 96-year-old monarch will undertake over the four
days of…
A very special Platinum Jubilee Corgi Derby to take place in June to celebrate The Queen
24th May 2022
The first ever Corgi Derby will take
place on Sunday 5th June to mark 70 years of The Queen’s reign.
Held at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland, the Corgi Derby will
see a number of The Queen’s favourite dogs take part in a novelty
race in front of the…
A delighted Queen attends the Chelsea Flower Show in a buggy as she is driven around the gardens
23rd May 2022
There were scenes of delight in London on
Monday afternoon after The Queen attended the RHS Chelsea Flower
Show with members of her family. There was uncertainty over whether
she would attend this year’s horticultural extravaganza with the
96-year-old monarch…
Two people have been taken to hospital
after an incident occurred during a rehearsal for a key Platinum
Jubilee event in London. The Ministry of Defence has refused to
comment on what the incident was, although it is understood a stand
collapsed. According to reports, two people have been taken to
hospital and three others were treated in Horse Guards Road where
Trooping The Colour will take…
