The President of the United Arab Emirates
and Emir of Abu Dhabi has died. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan died on May 13th 2022 at the age of 73. He is
succeeded as Emir of Abu Dhabi by the Crown Prince, Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced
a mourning period of forty days. Flags are now at half mast. Work
and business has been…
The Platinum Pudding has been revealed. A
lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle created by Jemma Melvin was
revealed as the winner of the contest to find a sweet treat fit for
The Queen. The pudding pick was revealed by the Duchess of Cornwall
on BBC One in a special…
The Duchess of Cornwall joined Oscar
winner Dame Judi Dench at a party marking a milestone for one of
the best known magazines in the UK. Country Life is celebrating 125
years on the news stands in 2022 and the Duchess was guest of
honour at a special party at…
There was a first glimpse of Jubilee
pageantry on show in London as rehearsals for Trooping the Colour
took place. Photo by Sergeant Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown
copyright 2022 The Household Division were put through their paces
at Horse Guard’s Parade on May 9th 2022 as they prepare for the
event which will start the official Platinum celebrations. In
charge of the rehearsal was…
Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence
10th May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of
Cambridge will attend the State Opening of Parliament today as The
Queen misses the ceremony for the first time in almost 60 years.
And while Prince Charles will read The Queen’s speech, both he and
Prince William need to be present…
The Queen is now the third longest
reigning Monarch in recorded history. Her rule has now reached 70
years and 92 days, one day longer than the reign of Johann II of
Liechtenstein. Her latest historic milestone comes just months
after she became the only British…
Members of the Royal Family will take the
Jubilee celebrations to different parts of the UK during the
celebratory weekend at the beginning of June. The Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge will visit Wales during the long weekend that marks
the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. The Earl and Countess of
Wessex will visit Northern Ireland during the celebrations while
the Princess Royal…
The royals who will join The Queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the Platinum Jubilee
6th May 2022
It’s one of the most highly anticipated
parts of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The moment that the
Royal Family walk out on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace after
Trooping the Colour is one that will be watched around the world.
And now we know who will stand…
The gowns worn by royal bridesmaids can
often be overlooked but the creations made for the attendants at
Princess Margaret’s wedding in May 1960 had a very special meaning.
For they were a link between the bride and her beloved father, who
had died almost a decade before…
The Gold State Coach, used by The Queen
at her Coronation, will take a starring role in this year’s
Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Her Majesty rode through the streets
of London in the coach for her Silver and Golden celebrations in
1977 and 2012 but as she marks 70 years on the throne, the carriage
will convey images of her historic reign. As it makes its way
through the capital…
