In August, I researched into the matter
to try and get a definitive and coherent answer. My
findings showed that the title of Queen Consort actually has no
legal standing beyond custom and usage – unlike, for instance, that
of King regnant or Queen regnant which is established in law.
Today, I received confirmation of this for the first time from the
Government. Royal watchers will remember…
The officer, who is being held at a
London police station, was arrested after a stash
of unlawfully held ammunition, believed to be from official
police supplies, was found in a personal locker within Buckingham
Palace. An official investigation was
originally launched…
Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was a member of the
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a reserve infantry regiment
based at the James Street Armoury in Hamilton, Ontario. Their
Colonel in Chief is of course, Her Majesty. The Argyll and
Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) is…
th, a stunning wine glass-one of a pair-
that was given to Sir John Hay of Restairig by Bonnie Prince
Charlie will be auctioned. It is estimated that this goblet is
valued at £7,000 – £9,000. Known as ‘The Hay Goblet’, it dates from
approximately 1768, stands 22.8cm high, and is engraved with a
seven-petalled formal rose (a common Jacobite motif) and a single
bud on a stem crossed with a…
Royal Family to host Biennial Reunion for The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association
22nd October 2014
tOctober until the 29th October. A
series of customary events will be hosted by members of the Royal
Family over those three days, including a reception at Buckingham
Palace given by Her Majesty The Queen, who is also the Patron of
the Association since 1957, as well as…
Black Rod, as he is known, is the Chief
Gentleman Usher to the Sovereign and an officer of the Order of the
Garter. The primary duties take place at the Palace of Westminster
where he is Serjeant at Arms in attendance upon the Lord
Chancellor. He is accountable for…
Held at Buckingham Palace, The Queen was
joined by Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs Tan as guests of
honour on their visit to the UK. The extended family attended the
banquet, with Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and
Sophie, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra and
The Duke of Kent also there. A total of 170 guests were at the
Palace. Other guests included Prime Minister…
Whether a State occasion or travel
between the Tower of London, Windsor, Hampton Court, Westminster or
Greenwich, the Thames was the means for travel and the men who
rowed the Royal barges up and down the river were known as the
Royal Watermen. Grand Ceremonial events often…
Until 1782, the office was one of great
political significance and held Cabinet rank. After 1924, the
office would change over as the government changed. The Lord
Steward was at one time head of his own department of the Household
that was in charge of the ‘below stairs’…
On ceremonial occasions, the Lord Great
Chamberlain wears a gold key of his office which hangs from his
waist, a scarlet court uniform and carries a white stave as the
insignia of his office. The Lord Great Chamberlain has authority,
entrusted by the Queen, for certain areas of the Palace of
Westminster, which are not overseen by the House of Lords and House
of Commons. The two main areas are the…
