British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Who are the Counsellors of State after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

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14th September 2022
With the change of reign comes a change in the Counsellors of State, a delegation of members of the Royal Family who can be called upon to act officially in King Charles III’s place. According to the laws of the United Kingdom, the Counsellors of State consist of five people: the sovereign’s spouse and the next four royals in the line of succession who are over the age of 21. In addition…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

A tribute to The Queen from her friend Sir David Attenborough

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12th September 2022
Sir David Attenborough, the beloved environmentalist and broadcaster, has joined in the chorus of people remembering the late Elizabeth II and said: “The whole nation is bereaved.” In a statement issued to the Press Association, Attenborough said: “If there was a technical hitch, she wanted to know what it was, and if it had a funny side, she was quick to see the joke. “Yet not for…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales struggles to contain her emotions as she shares how Prince Louis learned of The Queen's death

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12th September 2022
The Princess of Wales teared up during a walkabout at Windsor Castle, recalling the words her youngest son said about his late great-grandmother and great-grandfather. Catherine, who joined her husband William and brother- and sister-in-law the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on a walkabout outside the gates of Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon, was overheard telling a group of children and their…
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Prince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth II

The Prince of Wales pays heartfelt tribute to his beloved "Grannie"

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10th September 2022
The Prince of Wales has released a statement honouring his late grandmother, paying tribute to her legacy while also recognising his personal loss as a grandson. “On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign,” William’s…
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