King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been rushed to an intensive Care Unit at Siriraj Hospital according to reports.
The 68-year-old monarch was admitted to ICU a few days ago after suffering from respiratory problems.
Andrew MacGregor Marshall, a journalist specialising in the activities of Thailand’s Royal Family, says The King’s condition is not understood to be life…
BBC censors Prince Andrew joke from Australian television show because it could offend UK audiences
13th May 2021
The BBC has censored a joke about the Duke of York in a recently edited Australian television broadcast after deeming it unsuitable to British viewers.
It is understood that the BBC cut a joke about Prince Andrew from a recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under…
The Lady Usher of the Black Rod is a Royal Household member. She is appointed by the Crown by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Order of the Garter.
Black Rod, as she is known, is the Chief Lady Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order of the…
Poignant scenes as Prince Philip's Throne in the House of Lords is absent for The Queen's Speech
11th May 2021
The Queen sat alone as she delivered her speech on Tuesday during the State Opening of Parliament.
In previous years, the Sovereign’s Throne was placed alongside a Consort’s Throne in the House of Lords.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, sat alongside The Queen for the majority of speeches Her Majesty has delivered to Parliament.
In recent years, it has been the Prince of…
What would happen to The Queen’s hostage if Her Majesty wasn’t safely returned to Buckingham Palace?
11th May 2021
On Tuesday, the State Opening of Parliament takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session.
The day is full of historical traditions, from searching…
The Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance - two of the most important Crown Jewells on display at State Opening of Parliament
11th May 2021
People all over the world will be familiar with the Imperial State Crown and all that it represents. With almost 3,000 precious stones making up the headpiece, it is only seen at State Openings of Parliament and Coronations of the Monarch.
But what about the other two…
Conservative MP taken hostage at Buckingham Palace until The Queen is safely returned from the Palace of Westminster
11th May 2021
A Conservative Member of Parliament has been taken hostage at Buckingham Palace in an age old tradition dating back to the times of Charles I.
Marcus Jones, MP for Nuneaton, is being ‘held captive’ at the Palace and will be released once the monarch has been safely returned from delivering her speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
Mr Jones arrived at Buckingham Palace before The…
Whenever The Queen visits the Palace of Westminster, she holds a British Member of Parliament hostage at Buckingham Palace awaiting her safe return.
An MP is always held captive during the State Opening of Parliament. In the May 2021, that duty falls to Marcus Jones, MP…
Yeomen of the Guard to search the Palace of Westminster for gunpowder ahead of The Queen's visit on Tuesday
10th May 2021
The Queen will visit the Palace of Westminster on Tuesday for the State Opening of Parliament – her first in-person engagement since the death of her husband, Prince Philip.
The event will be scaled down on previous years due to the ongoing global health emergency…
The Queen is under pressure to impose a form of sanction against her cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, after he was recorded apparently misusing his royal status to seek favours from Russia’s President Putin.
Prince Michael denies the allegations, however, there is still a considerable question remaining over whether Her Majesty will take action against the 78-year-old royal.
Although…
