A record number of cities have been
created to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Three places in England, one
in Scotland, one in Wales, one on the Isle of Man and one in
Northern Ireland have been selected. For the first time ever, a
location outside the UK will also be made a city with that honour
going to Stanley in the Falkland Islands. The new city of Stanley
will be joined by Doncaster…
King Juan Carlos has set foot again in
Spain, returning home after almost two years in exile. The former
monarch touched down in Vigo in Galicia in the early evening of May
19th 2022. On hand to greet him was his elder daughter, Infanta
Elena, who hugged him warmly as he…
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed
that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in
almost two years. Officials issued a brief statement less than 24
hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for
a brief visit. Juan Carlos…
Thousands of guests were welcomed to
Buckingham Palace by a quartet of royals who hosted the latest
summer garden party there on behalf of The Queen. The Earl and
Countess of Wessex, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Alexandra
all attended the second garden party of the season which took place
on May 18th 2022. The event took place in sparkling sunshine as
London enjoyed one of the…
The Countess of Wessex found herself on
the end of an enthusiastic bear hug as she carried out a day of
engagements in Oxfordshire. As she visited Charlbury Community
Centre, near Chipping Norton, one of the children who had come to
meet her jumped across to offer her a…
Diana Ross and Queen set to play for The Queen at her Jubilee as Platinum Party promises stellar line up
18th May 2022
It was one of the most famous moments of
all her Jubilees and now The Queen is set for a rerun as she marks
the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Platinum Party at the Palace
will feature a performance from Queen and Brian May. His rendition
of the national anthem from…
As Queen Victoria marked her Diamond
Jubilee in 1897, the clergy and choristers of St. Paul’s stood on
the Cathedral’s famous steps for the Service of Thanksgiving for
her reign. Now, artefacts of that celebration will be among the
items on show in a new exhibition at St. Paul’s Cathedral to mark
the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. ‘Jubilee: St Paul’s…
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are
well and truly under way as The Queen took part in festivities at
the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The main events of the long weekend
marking her 70 year reign start on June 2nd 2022 and details of
which royals will be leading the…
Amongst the prettiness of rolling
countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle
with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while
around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But
behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a…
Prince Edward makes confident debut in important royal role inherited from Prince Philip
16th May 2022
The Earl of Wessex beamed with happiness
as he completed the first major public part of an important royal
role inherited from his father. Prince Edward became President of
the Royal Windsor Horse Show in February 2022, taking over a
position held by Prince Philip for thirty years. As this year’s
show, celebrating the Platinum Jubilee, came to an end the Prince
was at The Queen’s…
