JordanMiddle East

Saudi Arabia condemns coup attempt in Jordan as former head of Jordanian Royal Household is arrested

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3rd April 2021
The Royal House of Saudi Arabia has condemned an apparent coup attempt against King Abdullah, saying they “stand by” Jordan’s monarch. Around 20 individuals have been attested in Jordan for “security reasons.” Among those arrested is Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, Jordan’s former royal envoy to Saudi Arabia. A Saudi royal spokesperson said: “The Kingdom stands…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen celebrates her second virtual Maundy Thursday with 190 pensioners receiving letter and purse from the monarch

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1st April 2021
The Queen has once again celebrated Maundy Thursday virtually this year due to the ongoing national lockdown. To mark the occasion, Her Majesty has written to this year’s Maundy Recipients who have been recognised by their dioceses for their outstanding contributions to their local church and community life. Each year, the monarch distributes specially-minted coins to pensioners at the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Police chief questioned over whether the Duchess of Cambridge broke the law during private vigil visit

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31st March 2021
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police was questioned on Wednesday over whether the Duchess of Cambridge broke the law when she attended a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard. The Duchess visited Clapham Common earlier this month to lay flowers and pay her respects to Miss Everard. Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Met Commissioner Cressida Dick was asked whether the…
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Princess Anne and Family

Peter Phillips questioned by police after Scotland visit

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28th March 2021
The Queen’s eldest grandchild Peter Phillips has been “issued advice” after making a trip to Scotland during the ongoing national lockdown. According to The Sun, locals complained to the police after Mr Phillips made the 460 mile Rond trip from Gloucestershire to Aberdeenshire. Police visited Princess Anne’s son and issued him with advice, however, deemed he was not…
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