Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and lying-in-state cost the government £162m

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall cost the government an estimated £162m. In a breakdown of costs released by the Treasury, it was revealed that the Home Office spent the most money (£74m) on events surrounding Her Late Majesty’s death. This would have likely been in relation to security and policing, both protecting members of the public and…
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The Yorks

Tension in Windsor as Prince Andrew 'refuses' to downsize to Frogmore Cottage

The Duke of York is reportedly “refusing to budge” from his 30-room mansion in Windsor following a The King’s decision to cut his £249,000 annual allowance from the Duchy of Lancaster. Prince Andrew, who has lived at Royal Lodge for the past 20 years, is understood to have been offered Frogmore Cottage as his official residence – the one time home of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex. It…
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Coronation

Four official Coronation portraits are revealed

Four new official photographs of The King and Queen have been released to mark the occasion of the Coronation on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. Taken in Buckingham Palace by Hugo Burnand, the photos show King Charles and Queen Camilla in their regalia following on from the service. Hugo Burnand There is also a photograph showing the working members of The Royal Family alongside Their…
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Princess Anne and Family

A proud Princess Anne undertakes starring role at the Coronation

The Princess Royal beamed with pride after taking on a starring role at the Coronation of her elder brother, King Charles III. The 72-year-old royal arrived at Westminster Abbey wearing her Coronation Robe alongside her husband, Sir Tim Laurence. It was after the formal ceremony came to an end, however, when Princess Anne took on the role of Gold-Stick-in-Waiting. As soon as the service…
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