The Queen chose platinum silver for her
first major event of this summer’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Her Majesty wore a platinum shift dress covered in silver
embellishments for a special evening of festivities at the Royal
Windsor Horse Show on May 15th 2022. The Queen also wore a long,
dark grey wrap around shawl with a sparkling trim in silver. It was
a chilly evening in Windsor…
Travellers on Underground lines with
royal links will hear some rather regal announcements as the
Jubilee weekend unfolds. Customers on the new Elizabeth Line, the
Jubilee line and those arriving at stations with a royal link in
their names will hear special messages…
Eight Platinum Jubilee buses are now in
service in London ahead of the big weekend of celebrations. The
double deckers are decked out in purple and silver and feature the
official Platinum Jubilee emblem on their sides. Photo by Transport
for London Transport for…
Big screens will be put up in major
cities around the UK to allow thousands of people to enjoy the
Platinum Jubilee celebrations together. The screens are going up in
Bute Park in Cardiff and Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh as
well as on The Mall and in St. James’ Park in London so that crowds
can come together to enjoy events. In London, they will be able to
gather to watch the…
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…
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 Claridge’s to celebrate. As part of
anniversary events, Camilla will guest edit the magazine, following
in the footsteps of the…
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…
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 Monarch to rule for 70 years.
Elizabeth II became Queen on February 6th 1952. On September 9th
2015, she became the longest…
