The Duke of Cambridge has travelled to
Abu Dhabi to offer condolences on the death of the country’s Emir.
Prince William arrived in the United Arab Emirates on the morning
of May 16th 2022 to pass on condolences on behalf of The Queen and
the Royal Family following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan who was also President of the UAE. He died on May 13th 2022
at the age of…
Dame Helen Mirren has offered The Queen
”most sincere and loving thanks” on behalf of the Commonwealth as
the Platinum Jubilee summer celebrations got under eway. Dame
Helen, dressed as Elizabeth I, paid a fulsome tribute to Elizabeth
II at the end of a…
The Queen chose platinum silver for her
first major event of this summer’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Her Majesty wore a platinum shift dress covered in silver
embellishments for a special evening of festivities at the Royal
Windsor Horse Show on May 15th 2022.
Travellers on Underground lines with
royal links will hear some rather regal announcements as the
Jubilee weekend unfolds. Customers on the new Elizabeth Line, the
Jubilee line and those arriving at stations with a royal link in
their names will hear special messages marking the Platinum
celebrations over the four day holiday marking the 70th anniversary
of The Queen’s reign. Transport…
Eight Platinum Jubilee buses are now in
service in London ahead of the big weekend of celebrations. The
double deckers are decked out in purple and silver and feature the
official Platinum Jubilee emblem on their sides. Photo by Transport
for London Transport for…
Big screens will be put up in major
cities around the UK to allow thousands of people to enjoy the
Platinum Jubilee celebrations together. The screens are going up in
Bute Park in Cardiff and Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh as
well as on The Mall and in St. James’…
The President of the United Arab Emirates
and Emir of Abu Dhabi has died. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan died on May 13th 2022 at the age of 73. He is
succeeded as Emir of Abu Dhabi by the Crown Prince, Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced
a mourning period of forty days. Flags are now at half mast. Work
and business has been…
The Platinum Pudding has been revealed. A
lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle created by Jemma Melvin was
revealed as the winner of the contest to find a sweet treat fit for
The Queen. The pudding pick was revealed by the Duchess of Cornwall
on BBC One in a special…
The Duchess of Cornwall joined Oscar
winner Dame Judi Dench at a party marking a milestone for one of
the best known magazines in the UK. Country Life is celebrating 125
years on the news stands in 2022 and the Duchess was guest of
honour at a special party at…
There was a first glimpse of Jubilee
pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour
took place. Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown
copyright 2022 The Household Division were put through their paces
at Horse Guard’s Parade on May 9th 2022 as they prepare for the
event which will start the official Platinum celebrations. In
charge of the rehearsal was…
