British Royals

The Queen arrives at Sandringham ahead of her 96th birthday

The Queen will mark her 96th birthday at Wood Farm, Sandringham, one of the favourite homes of her late husband. Her Majesty arrived by helicopter on April 20th 2022 for a short stay. Prince Philip spent much of his retirement at the farm on the Norfolk estate and The Queen has moved there from Windsor ahead of her birthday on April 21st 2022. She chose to spend the 70th anniversary of…
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Which royals are entitled to be an HRH?

In normal times, when the whole Royal Family marches on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace at big events like Trooping the Colour, we’re greeted with a wall of Windsors, many of whom are HRHs. However, it’s not the easiest to work out who gets that style and who doesn’t because proximity to the throne doesn’t translate to automatic royal title. Who gets an HRH and who doesn’t is all…
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Could a Jubilee legend be getting ready for a repeat?

It’s one of the most iconic moments of Jubilee celebrations and as the final countdown to the Platinum party gets under way, there’s a suggestion it might just happen again. Music legend Brian May has hinted that he might be preparing for a repeat of his famous 2002 performance at the Golden Jubilee when he played ‘God Save the Queen’ from the top of Buckingham…
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Jubilee tour of queens to reveal hidden gems of royal history

Some of the most famous portraits of Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of pictures, including several in private ownership that are rarely seen by the public, brought together as The Queen celebrates the 70th anniversary…
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