Princess Martha Louise of Norway has
announced her engagement to her partner, Durek Verrett. Their
decision to marry wasn’t that much of a surprise with both having
spoken of their hopes to wed previously. But the ring that they
showed off during that most modern of royal engagement appearances,
an Instagram live, was a bit of a surprise. For the couple have
chosen an emerald as the central…
Queen Sonja came face to face with her
past as she toured a brand new art event in Oslo. The Queen of
Norway visited an exhibition showcasing some of her most famous
outfits which are included in a display about the role of clothes
in forming the royal image. Her gowns…
''Humbled and deeply touched'' - The Queen says thank you for the heartfelt celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee
5th June 2022
The Queen has said her ”heart has been
with you all” throughout her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in a
powerful message that ended a weekend of festivities. The message
was shared as the Jubilee came to an end with a balcony appearance
alongside the Prince of…
Millions get ready for the Platinum Jubilee big lunch as traditional rainy weather moves in
5th June 2022
Nearly every major event of The Queen’s
long reign has seen a burst of rainy weather so millions of party
goers around the UK were ready for showers as they prepared for the
Platinum Jubilee big lunch. The community gatherings, a high point
of the Platinum celebrations, are set to take place in their
greatest numbers on June 5, the final day of the Jubilee weekend.
Organised by the Big…
As the Royal Family arrived for the
Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations, one colour stood out. Many of the women in
the royal party chose to wear pink. And while it’s one of this
seasons must have shades, there…
Horse racing jokes and lots of smiles at the Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen's reign
3rd June 2022
The Archbishop of York has compared The
Queen’s long reign to ”the distance of Aintree rather than the
sprint of Epsom” as he gave the sermon at the Service of
Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee. The Most Revd. Stephen
Cottrell raised smiles from the…
The Royal Family has arrived at St.
Paul’s Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum
Jubilee. The Prince of Wales led the family after The Queen decided
”with reluctance” not to attend having experienced what was
described as ”some discomfort” during Trooping the Colour on the
first day of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her…
Thousands of beacons have been lit across
the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Lighting
bonfires and beacons for major royal events is a tradition that
goes back centuries in Britain. As dusk turned to night on the
first day of the Platinum Jubilee…
People in the crowds between Buckingham
Palace and Clarence House got a Jubilee surprise when the Prince of
Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall stopped for an unexpected chat
following Trooping the Colour. Not long after their balcony
appearance on day one of The…
The Queen looks well at beacon lighting just hours after Palace announces she won't be at Thanksgiving Service
2nd June 2022
The Queen has symbolically lit her
Jubilee Beacon in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty looked
well and in good spirits as she took part in the traditional event,
just hours after Buckingham Palace confirmed she would no longer
attend the Service of Thanksgiving for her reign on June 3 as she
is experiencing some discomfort after a long day of events for her
Jubilee. Wearing bright…
