The Queen and Prince Charles have helped mark another big moment in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as they placed a new tree in the grounds of Balmoral to mark the start of the official planting season that will help form a green canopy across Britain.
Her Majesty and her heir planted a copper beech tree on October 1st 2021 to signal the formal beginning of the push to ‘Plant a Tree…
The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new role supporting learning for children living in some of the most deprived parts of India.
Sophie is now patron of the OSCAR Foundation which uses football to help provide education for the youngsters.
As Buckingham Palace…
This month has seen a big increase in royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid, she opted for a dress first worn…
A flat once dubbed the most famous address in Britain now bears a permanent tribute to its most celebrated occupant. A blue plaque has been unveiled at the home of Diana, Princess of Wales at the time she became engaged to Prince Charles.
The plaque now sits on the wall of 60, Coleherne Court on the Old Brompton Road in London where the then Lady Diana Spencer lived when she began a…
Steady hands and calm nerves as for a cleaning job like no other at Windsor Castle
29th September 2021
Some of the most sparkling lights around Windsor Castle have been given an autumn clean as parts of the famous royal residence prepare to open to the public again.
The Semi-State Rooms at Windsor will welcome visitors from September 30th 2021 and, ahead of that, the…
A knitted version of Sandringham House has raised a five figure sum for the National Health Service during its summer display at The Queen’s Norfolk home.
The woolen version of the much loved royal residence has been on display at Sandringham itself throughout the…
The design of a special medal marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been revealed.
The medal will be presented to frontline emergency workers and members of the military who have been in post for five years or longer in 2022 as a token of gratitude from the nation as part of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. It will also be given to all living…
Another day, another announcement of an outgoing State Visit for one of Europe’s royal dynasties. It’s a sign that, for now, we are heading back to some kind of normality after almost two years of staying home during the pandemic. But it also raises a major…
The Duchess of Cambridge plays tennis with Britain's champions
24th September 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge has taken to the tennis court with four British Grand Slam winners at a meeting with some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
Kate, who is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association, met the champions at a special homecoming event for them.
The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show
23rd September 2021
Energetic, caring and very much his own man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways. But what set this programme apart were the people telling the story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly of the father and grandfather they lost in April 2021, the love Prince Philip had for his nearest and dearest, his chosen…
