It became one of the most famous royal
titles of the 20th century and it came into being exactly 75 years
ago today. On November 20th 1947, King George VI issued Letters
Patent making his soon to be son in law the Duke of Edinburgh. King
George VI created the new dukedom just hours before the marriage of
his elder daughter, Princess Elizabeth, to Philip Mountbatten. The
Letters Patent made…
It’s one of the most famous titles in
recent royal history but its creation, seventy five years ago
today, came as little surprise to many. For as one newspaper put
it, the decision to create the Dukedom of Edinburgh for the
bridegroom of the heir to the throne had…
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made
famous around the world by its most recent holder. It’s now exactly
three quarters of a century since Prince Philip was given the
dukedom by King George VI, who was about to walk his daughter,
Elizabeth, down the aisle of…
Prince William presents squad numbers to England's World Cup hopefuls
15th November 2022
With just days to go until the start of
the World Cup, England’s men have been handed their squad numbers
by Prince William. The Prince, President of the Football
Association, made a surprise visit to St. George’s as the players
made final preparations for the tournament which gets under way in
Qatar on November 20th 2022. All 26 members of Gareth Southgate’s
squad were…
The Regency Act of 1937 lays out who
stands in for a Monarch in a range of situations where they can’t
exercise their functions. It came into force in the first year of
the reign of King George VI, when his heir was a ten year old
princess called Elizabeth. Now, George…
King Charles has asked Parliament to
consider adding new Counsellors of State to the list of people who
can act on his behalf. His Majesty has said he would like his
sister, The Princess Royal, and his brother, Prince Edward, to
fulfil the duty as well. In a letter…
The King has become Ranger of Windsor
Great Park, taking on a role held by his father for seven decades.
His Majesty’s decision to take up the post was announced on
November 14th 2022, his 74th birthday. The Duke of Edinburgh held
the position longer than anyone else in history. The post was first
established in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Ranger of
Windsor Great Park offers…
King Charles celebrates his birthday
today, his first since he took the throne. His Majesty is 74 years
old. The day will be marked with gun salutes including one at Green
Park which takes place at midday and one at Edinburgh Castle. It is
understood The King will…
King Charles moved as tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II at Festival of Remembrance
13th November 2022
King Charles III has led the Royal Family
at the annual Festival of Remembrance in London. His Majesty looked
emotional as a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II was played,
marking her long life of service to the Armed Forces. The Princess
Royal and the Earl of Wessex…
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester laid a
wreath during a special service of Remembrance on Armistice Day.
The Duke and Duchess took part in the National Memorial Arboretum’s
annual service at the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire. Both
bowed their heads in remembrance as thousands took part in the
ceremony on the anniversary of the end of World War One. They also
stopped at the…
