It’s one of the most potent symbols of
the record breaking reign of Elizabeth II and, as her Platinum
Jubilee year continues, it’s become a focal point for reflections
on her rule. The Coronation dress has come to life again in
different ways to mark this major milestone. At the Tower of
London, the colours and embroideries of the gown are at the heart
of a new garden planted for…
Warm welcome at Wimbledon for the Duke of Kent as he makes first visit to Championships this year
8th July 2022
The Duke of Kent was given a warm welcome
to the All England Club when he took his seat in the royal box on
Centre Court for the first time this year. The Duke, who retired as
President of the Club in 2021, was at Wimbledon on the afternoon
that Britain’s top male…
The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the tragedy that changed their lives forever
8th July 2022
It was a quiet country affair, far
removed from the pomp and ceremony we’ve come to expect from royal
weddings. The setting was an English parish church, the regal guest
list only filled a couple of pews, and the bride walked in several
minutes late carrying her own train…
The special token of love created by the Duke of Gloucester for his Duchess on their 50th wedding anniversary
8th July 2022
The Duke of Gloucester has shown his love
for his Duchess with a very special piece of jewellery to mark
their golden wedding anniversary. Prince Richard has designed a
brooch with their two initials intertwined to mark their 50 years
of marriage. (Aaron Chown/PA/Handout) Birgitte, Duchess of
Gloucester wears it in a new portrait shared to commemorate the
half century since they exchanged…
Why George VI's Private Secretary, Tommy Lascelles, has a role in the UK's tumultuous political crisis
6th July 2022
He’s the man who helped guide the
Monarchy through the crisis of the Abdication and was on hand
during the difficult days of World War Two. He died forty years ago
and yet, suddenly, he is at the heart of a new drama. Tommy
Lascelles, right hand man to George VI, could…
It’s only a month since the Jubilee but
it seems the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s
reign could be about to produce an unexpected legacy. The political
career of Boris Johnson is teetering on the brink this evening and
as Her Majesty contemplates…
Can it really be a month already since
the Platinum Jubilee? On June 5th 2022, the final spectacle of the
weekend of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the reign
of Elizabeth II took place before Her Majesty stepped on to the
balcony of Buckingham Palace while the crowd sang the national
anthem. As most years do, 2022 seems to be picking up pace as it
grows older, meaning that the…
The Duchess of Cornwall has been
photographed for her 75th birthday – by the Duchess of Cambridge.
Camilla asked Kate to take an official picture to mark her
milestone celebration. The image will feature on the front of the
special edition of Country Life magazine…
A new version of God Save The Queen grabs the headlines, but is it time to change the national anthem?
3rd July 2022
It’s been sung thousands of times in the
last weeks as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations took over the
country but the British national anthem just got a very special
makeover and it’s got plenty of people talking. Ahead of the
British Grand Prix at…
The Queen’s outfits from the Platinum
Jubilee are going on show together for the first time. Less than a
month after they were all first revealed to the world, her picks
for her two historic appearances on the balcony of Buckingham
Palace have become part of a new display at Holyroodhouse Palace in
Edinburgh. A display celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,
Palace of…
