The life and reign of Elizabeth II has
been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral
part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign
began is a mystery. Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI,
on February 6th 1952. She was told that she was now Monarch by
Prince Philip during a stay in Kenya after he received news that
the King had died. But the…
How Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip took a trip back in time for an historic moment
15th September 2022
There were many majestic milestones in
the life and reign of Elizabeth II. From great moments of state and
through constitutional crisis, hers was a reign packed with
historic events. But there were also very personal moments which,
even for this most private of people, took…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed more
details of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It will take
place in London on September 19th 2022 with over 200 world leaders
in attendance. The day will begin with a tributes before dawn
breaks and end with a private…
The Vigil of the Princes to take place before thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II
15th September 2022
The four children of Queen Elizabeth II
will keep vigil over her coffin on the evening of September 16th
2022. King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and
the Earl of Wessex will stand guard over their mother for a quarter
of an hour at Westminster Hall while thousands continue to queue to
pay their final respects. They have already kept vigil at her
coffin when it lay at rest…
''Devoted to your service'' - the iconic words that set the tone for an equally iconic reign
15th September 2022
‘ I declare before you all that my whole
life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service”
They are the words forever associated with Elizabeth II. As
millions around the world remember Her Late Majesty, they have been
often quoted. They…
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest
beside her beloved husband, parents and sister in a private
ceremony. Her Late Majesty will be interred in the King George VI
Memorial Chapel in the early evening of September 19th 2022,
following her State Funeral. Prince Philip…
The Queen among the Poppies at the Tower, one of the most poignant images of Her Late Majesty's reign
15th September 2022
The Queen’s deep devotion to the Armed
Forces and to the memories of those who have died in conflict were
symbolic of her reign. And in 2014, she paid tribute to those lost
in the First World War during a time of remembrance. As the 100th
anniversary of the start of World War One approached, the Tower of
London began a striking act of commemoration, designed to show the
magnitude of loss…
The Queen's Green Canopy is extended to allow people to pay tribute to Elizabeth II
15th September 2022
King Charles III has asked for the
Queen’s Green Canopy initiative to be extended into the spring of
next year to allow people to turn it into a memorial for his
mother. The canopy was set up to get people to ”plant a tree for
the Jubilee” with tens of…
Not all kings and queens are born in
castles. The tale of the longest reigning Monarch in British
history began in a London townhouse. To be precise, No 17, Bruton
Street, Mayfair for that iswhere Elizabeth II was born. In the
1920s this now famous address was the…
How the influence of her beloved grandfather, King George V, is seen in Queen Elizabeth II's final journey
14th September 2022
They were so devoted to one another that
they used to exchange waves across a park at breakfast time. The
man she called ‘Grandpa England’ was a huge influence on Queen
Elizabeth II’s early years and, as she makes her final journey, it
seems King George V still holds sway. For the king was notorious
for punctuality. He was so concerned with being on time that he set
the clocks…
