She lived most of her adult life in the
spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in
mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth,
the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people
guessing than the Queen Mum herself. In 1980, as preparations were
under way for her eightieth birthday celebrations, a Clarence House
press officer was asked to…
The Countess of Wessex has shared her
excitement at seeing a sport she’s long supported make its debut at
the Commonwealth Games. Sophie took to social media to congratulate
the teams that took wheelchair basketball to the games for the
first time. The Countess…
King Juan Carlos of Spain has been
spending the past days with members of his family as he marks two
years since his decision to leave the country he once ruled. He is
spending the actual anniversary of his self imposed exile, August
3rd, with Infanta Cristina, his…
Princess Charlotte cheers on swimmers as she joins Royal Family at Commonwealth Games
2nd August 2022
Princess Charlotte has been enjoying the
latest swimming heats at the Commonwealth Games as she headed to
Birmingham with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The
Cambridges took their seats poolside at the Sandwell Aquatics
Centre on August 2nd 2022 at the start of a day at the Games. Also
watching were the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their two
children, Lady Louise…
The Queen leads congratulations for the Lionesses after England claim the Women's Euro title
1st August 2022
The Queen has sent a message of
congratulations to England’s new football champions as the
Lionesses claimed the Women’s Euros at Wembley. Just moments after
the Duke of Cambridge had presented the UEFA trophy to captain Leah
Williamson, Her Majesty told the…
A message to the Commonwealth, written by
The Queen almost a year ago, has finally been revealed. Her Majesty
issued her special statement in October 2021 and it was placed in
The Queen’s Baton which has been carried around the world since
then as part of the build…
The Queen’s Baton is in Birmingham where
the Commonwealth Games are about to begin. The baton was brought
into the host city by one of its most famous sons, Sir Lenny Henry,
who held it aloft as he ran into Victoria Square on July 27th 2022,
less than 24 hours before the Games were set to start. On the day
that one of the world’s biggest sporting events commences in
Birmingham…
The wildflowers that have taken over the
moat at the Tower of London have got the royal seal of approval
during a special visit. The Princess Royal has toured Superbloom to
see how it’s transformed the space around the ancient royal
residence into a wildlife…
In the sunny days of 1911, all eyes were
on one royal. Queen Mary had been consort for just over a year and
was now accompanying her husband to a major event that would begin
a summer of celebrations for their Coronation. Mary was the leading
figure at the Festival of Empire…
It was a moment that took the world by
surprise and it’s now a decade old. It’s exactly ten years since
The Queen took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics
opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on
London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular
event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with tens
of thousands in…
