It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. And to mark her Platinum Jubilee, it will be on show at Windsor…
Majesty and image at the heart of new Platinum Jubilee exhibitions
15th November 2021
Three special exhibitions marking the Platinum Jubilee of The Queen will be held at famous royal residences in the summer of 2022. The displays at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse will focus on major milestones in the historic reign of Elizabeth II and put…
The plane carrying the King of Spain was forced to make a diversion on a recent trip as bad weather affected its flight path.
Felipe VI was on board a plane headed for Vigo on November 12th 2021 when conditions at the city’s airport became too foggy to land. The…
Camilla, Catherine and Sophie watch Remembrance Sunday commemorations from Whitehall balcony
14th November 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall has been joined by the Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex on the main balcony overlooking Whitehall for the Remembrance Sunday service.
Camilla, Catherine and Sophie watched the poignant ceremony from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office building.
The three shared the balcony usually used by The Queen for the service. Her Majesty was forced to miss the…
Anxieties rise as The Queen’s health takes another turn - but how worried should we be?
14th November 2021
The Queen has been forced to miss the National Service of Remembrance at Whitehall for the first time in years after suffering a sprained back. Buckingham Palace announced that Her Majesty would no longer attend the event just hours before it was due to go ahead. Her absence…
You can’t have a Jubilee without a souvenir teatowel and the release of the first official mementoes tied to the Platinum celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign in 2022 didn’t disappoint. The appearance of souvenirs was another reminder…
The Duchess of Cornwall pays tribute at the Field of Remembrance
11th November 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall has honoured all those lost in conflict with a two minute silence at the Field of Remembrance in London.
The Duchess took part in the tribute, in the grounds of Westminster Abbey, at 11am on Armistice Day, November 11.
Camilla also planted a poppy trimmed cross in the field as she officially opened the memorial which pays tribute to the memory of ex service men and…
Princess surprises palace by signing up for celebrity dance show
9th November 2021
Europe’s newest princess has signed up for a celebrity dance show. Princess Delphine, half sister of King Philippe of the Belgians, will participate in her country’s version of Dancing with the Stars.
The princess will take part in the series for charity. She…
Princess Charlene is back in Monaco. She was photographed with her husband and children at the Prince’s Palace after arriving home on November 8th 2021.
Charlene’s return to the principality comes after a stay of around six months in South Africa. The princess…
The first official souvenirs for the Platinum Jubilee have gone on sale.
The Royal Collection Trust has issued a range of china as well as Christmas decorations with just three months to go until the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign.
Photo by Royal Collection Trust
The design on the new range is inspired by the Robe of State worn by The Queen for her Coronation in 1953. It…
