Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is concerned about her security changes

Changes in The Queen’s security detail have worried her. A source speaking to the Standard has revealed not only is Her Majesty concerned but “a number of senior officers are not happy either.” Scotland Yard has taken a new approach to private protection officers (PPOs) to which they are now on from a pool on a rota system. The Queen is still surrounded by the same number of PPOs…
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British RoyalsHistoryQueen Elizabeth II

Only eight women have been named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year'; Queen Elizabeth and Wallis Simpson are two of them

Yesterday, TIME Magazine named their ‘Person of the Year’. The 2017 honour went to the Silence Breakers. The issue covers the storeys of 33 women and two men who came forward to accuse their sexual abusers. The two men are Terry Crews and Blaise Godbe Lipman. The front cover of the magazine features Ashley Judd, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, Taylor Swift who took a…
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OpinionPrince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Kate & Meghan: The new faces of feminism

2017 has been an exciting year for feminism. Women have supported each other as many brave ladies (and some men) have found their voices against their abusers, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is only 37-years-old, and Saudi Arabia is finally allowing women to drive. As the engagement of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry was announced, some found the need to pick a side; Team…
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The Sussexes

Meghan Markle will be baptised into the Church of England & confirmed in coming months

It has been announced that the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be taking place in May 2018 at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Before the wedding can take place, Meghan Markle will be baptised and confirmed at some point before the big day. Leading up to the news that the two were engaged, speculation was risen about if being divorced or attending a Catholic school in her…
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