Queen Elizabeth II received millions of
flowers through her long life and reign. But there was one bouquet
that was truly hers and which became so important and so famous
that it was replicated at some of the biggest milestones of her
life. The wedding posy carried by the then Princess Elizabeth, on
November 20th 1947, at her marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh was a
creation totally overseen by…
A moving tribute from Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren as they stand vigil at her coffin
17th September 2022
All the grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth
II have held a vigil at her coffin during the Lying in State at
Westminster Hall. It was the first time that such a tribute had
been held by a Monarch’s grandchildren. Just after 6 o’clock, the
three strikes on the…
King Charles and Prince William visit ''The Queue'' to meet mourners
17th September 2022
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales
are personally thanking some of the tens of thousands queuing to
pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Lying in State. The
Monarch and the heir to the throne arrived at Lambeth Bridge early
on Saturday afternoon to meet some of…
Queen Elizabeth II's children keep watch over her coffin in the Vigil of the Princes
17th September 2022
With three loud knocks on the ancient
floors of a room at the heart of the royal story for almost a
thousand years, a moment of history began. King Charles III walked
out into Westminster Hall, followed by the Princess Royal, the Duke
of York and the Earl of Wessex to make a solemn act of mourning.
And slowly, the hundreds who were making their way into the hall to
pay their own respects…
King Charles speaks of Monarch's role in protecting nation's diversity
16th September 2022
King Charles III has said that he
considers protecting the diversity of the whole country as one of
his main duties. The King was addressing a group of faith leaders
at a reception at Buckingham Palace. During his speech, he said
” I have always thought of Britain…
The Earl of Wessex speaks of the ''unimaginable void'' left by the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II
16th September 2022
The Earl of Wessex has spoken of the
‘unimaginable void’ left in his life by the death of his mother,
Queen Elizabeth II. In a moving statement, Prince Edward also
described how much joy it had given him and his wife, the Countess
of Wessex, to see their two…
All Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren to stand vigil over her coffin
16th September 2022
All eight of Queen Elizabeth II’s
grandchildren will stand vigil over her coffin at her Lying in
State. They will make their special tribute on September 17th 2022.
It will last for fifteen minutes. The heir to the throne, the
Prince of Wales, will stand at the head of Her Late Majesty’s
coffin. His younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, will take position
at the foot. Queen…
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…
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 service by twilight when Elizabeth II
will be laid to rest. Here are the details of the funeral so far.
Monday 19th September…
