One of the most recognisable and iconic
moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953
Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched
by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more
watching from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II ascended
the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George
VI had only reigned for fifteen…
Memories of Her Majesty: overtaking Victoria, time and again
17th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passed numerous
milestones throughout her historic 70-year reign. They have
included milestones as a mother and wife and as a monarch. And for
many of them, she found herself on a parallel path to her great,
great grandmother, Queen Victoria. On 20…
How a tiara with poignant family connections became an emblem of Queen Elizabeth II's early reign
17th September 2022
It became the emblem of the early years
of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and remains one of the most iconic
images of her rule. And the tiara that helped tell the story of the
transformation from princess to Monarch had a very special family
significance. For Her Late…
Queen Elizabeth II's Prime Ministers: the vital relationship at the heart of her long reign
17th September 2022
It was the image that began her reign and
it was there that it ended, too. In February 1952, the first
glimpse the world had of the new Queen Elizabeth II came as she
descended the steps of her aircraft to be greeted by her Prime
Minister, Winston Churchill. Seventy years later, the final public
appearance of Elizabeth II came at Balmoral, as she appointed a new
Prime Minister, Liz Truss. In the…
The symbols of majesty resting on Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin
16th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is currently
Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall for four days to allow the
public to pay their respects. She will remain there until 6:30 am
on Monday, 19 September. Resting on top of the coffin are three
symbols of the monarchy which hold…
With the death of his mother on Thursday
8 September 2022, King Charles III is now the sovereign of the
United Kingdom, as well as fifteen other nations. While it was
thought previously that he may take the regnal name of George VII,
The King has chosen to keep his given…
On Wednesday, 14 September, Queen
Elizabeth II’s body will process from Buckingham Palace to the
Palace of Westminster, where it will lie-in-state in Westminster
Hall. Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving part of the medieval
Palace of Westminster, now a part of the parliament buildings (also
known as the Palace of Westminster in the present day). It was
first built in 1097…
Who will keep vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state?
14th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in rest began
on Monday, 12 September in the evening at St. Giles’ Cathedral in
Edinburgh. On Tuesday evening, her body will be flown from
Edinburgh to RAF Northolt, again accompanied by her daughter, The
Princess Royal. Her coffin will be…
The history of St. Giles' Cathedral, the setting for Elizabeth II's first lying in state
12th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II is now lying at rest
in St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. It was taken there in
procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse on September 12th 2022.
A Service of Thanksgiving followed and now thousands are queuing to
walk past her coffin and pay…
With her passing on Thursday, 8
September, at Balmoral Castle, organisations across the United
Kingdom and the Commonwealth are paying tribute to The Queen and
sending their condolences to the Royal Family. The National Trust
has shared its thanks for the late monarch’s support on social
media. The National Trust is a charity that works to promote
and support heritage conservation efforts…
