A celebration of hope with a focus on the future will take a starring role in the final part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.
Over 200 silk flags will be paraded through along the Mall as a ‘River of Hope’ as the Platinum Pageant comes to a close outside Buckingham Palace.
The flags will bear images designed by children and young people around the UK. They will be…
An ancient tradition comes to life for the Platinum Jubilee
10th January 2022
Communities across the UK and the Commonwealth have already put plans in place to join in one of the oldest traditions associated with major royal events.
On the evening of June 2nd 2022, the first full day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, people are being invited to…
A Platinum Pudding fit for The Queen: Dame Mary Berry to judge Jubilee cooking contest - and YOU can take part
10th January 2022
Bakers across Britain are being asked to come up with a pudding fit for The Queen as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Platinum Pudding contest is being held to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign this year.
The Big Jubilee Lunch has…
Exciting new details of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations revealed
10th January 2022
The latest details of celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee have been revealed and they include pomp, ceremony and cakes.
Among the newest initiatives to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign is a pudding making competition which promises place in history for the winner. The Platinum Pudding contest invites budding bakers across the UK to submit a recipe for a sweet treat fit for…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden tests positive for Covid
8th January 2022
The Crown Princess of Sweden has tested positive for Covid.
Crown Princess Victoria is now isolating at home. She is reported to have only mild symptoms, rather like those of a cold, and to be recovering well.
In accordance with current guidelines in place in Sweden…
The royal bride who defied expectations to follow her heart
7th January 2022
On a cold, January day in 1937, a happy young couple stepped out into the chilly air to make royal history. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands married Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld before a royal guest list and surrounded by thousands of her fellow Dutch citizens who…
Royal Mint unveils new coin showing The Queen on horseback to mark her Platinum Jubilee
6th January 2022
A brand new 50p marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been launched and it’s already making history.
The new design, which shows The Queen on horseback, is the first collectable 50p coin marking a major royal event.
Created by John Bergdahl, the image was personally approved by Her Majesty.
It shows her on horseback, riding sidesaddle, as she did for so many years during…
King Juan Carlos of Spain marks his birthday as much in the headlines as ever. Despite living in self imposed exile for over a year, the anniversary of his birth excites as much attention in the country he once ruled as any other royal event. In the weeks before he turned…
The Duchess of Cornwall gets a new job ahead of her 75th birthday
5th January 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall will mark a milestone birthday by taking on a new role. Camilla will be guest editor of Country Life magazine with her edition coming out as she turns 75 this summer.
The royal special is part of celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the…
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg tests positive for Covid
4th January 2022
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now in self isolation.
Grand Duke Henri went into isolation after an LFT test proved positive. A follow up PCR test confirmed the diagnosis and he is now in isolation.
The Grand Ducal Court said that Henri, who is 66, only has mild symptoms and will continue to fulfil his role as Head of State.
Luxembourg’s rules…