British Royals

Diana Ross and Queen set to play for The Queen at her Jubilee as Platinum Party promises stellar line up

By
18th May 2022
It was one of the most famous moments of all her Jubilees and now The Queen is set for a rerun as she marks the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Platinum Party at the Palace will feature a performance from Queen and Brian May. His rendition of the national anthem from the top of Buckingham Palace during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 became one of the most iconic images of those…
Read more
Features

The farmer who accidentally found a long lost Queen of England amidst a ruined castle

By
16th May 2022
Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a queen whose life was filled with drama and whose end was soon forgotten in the tumult of Tudor politics. The drama continued…
Read more
British Royals

Dame Helen Mirren pays emotional tribute to The Queen in front of millions

By
16th May 2022
Dame Helen Mirren has offered The Queen ”most sincere and loving thanks” on behalf of the Commonwealth as the Platinum Jubilee summer celebrations got under eway. Dame Helen, dressed as Elizabeth I, paid a fulsome tribute to Elizabeth II at the end of a special performance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Oscar winning star had taken to the stage as the first Elizabeth during…
Read more
British Royals

All aboard! Platinum Jubilee buses take to the roads of London

By
14th May 2022
Eight Platinum Jubilee buses are now in service in London ahead of the big weekend of celebrations. The double deckers are decked out in purple and silver and feature the official Platinum Jubilee emblem on their sides. Photo by Transport for London Transport for London unveiled the buses on May 13th 2022, just three weeks ahead of the Jubilee weekend. There are eight Jubilee buses…
Read more