Government ministers are considering
allowing pubs to stay open longer over the Platinum Jubilee weekend
to allow people more time to celebrate the historic milestone in
The Queen’s reign. They are considering letting all venues serve
drinks until 1am over the four day Bank Holiday in June 2022 which
will mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s rule. The special
weekend is set…
It was a royal union that changed England
forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years
of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution
and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did
so in secret but five…
Police investigate video message threatening to 'assassinate The Queen'
27th December 2021
Police are investigating a video which
appears to show a man with a crossbow threatening to assassinate
The Queen. The material is believed to be linked to the incident at
Windsor Castle on Christmas Day in which a man was detained after
being found inside the grounds…
The Queen’s moving tribute to Prince
Philip was the most watched TV broadcast on Christmas Day in the
UK. The Christmas Speech topped the ratings with 7.4 million people
tuning in . Her Majesty’s broadcast focused on the life and legacy
of her late husband and included some very personal references to
the Prince who died in April at the age of 99. “That mischievous…
The Queen has revealed her hope that her
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a chance for people to come
together. Her Majesty spoke of her wishes during her Christmas
address. Touching on the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 70th
anniversary of her reign, she said…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to church at Sandringham on Christmas morning
25th December 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
attended Christmas Day service at Sandringham The couple, along
with their three children, were seen at St Mary Magdalene on the
Norfolk estate. The Duchess was wearing a check coat and trilby
style hat. The family is…
Norway’s royals have been joined by a
brand new member for Christmas. The family of the Crown Prince and
Princess have welcomed a puppy called Molly Fiskebolle. The new
addition was introduced on the family’s official social media on
Christmas morning. The puppy was seen being cuddled by Prince
Sverre Magnus and Princess Ingrid Alexandra as the festivities got
under way. Det…
King Felipe urges the powerful to think of the common good in hard hitting Christmas message
24th December 2021
The King of Spain has told those in power
to think of the common good in a hard hitting Christmas message
which combined sympathetic messages for those experiencing
difficulties with ambitious plans to make the most of opportunities
presented in a post Covid…
The King of the Belgians has made a
heartfelt plea in his Christmas message for the country to come
together and face the future with hope. King Philippe’s Christmas
address focused on the many challenges millions across Belgium have
faced in the past year and the…
The poignant symbol of love chosen by The Queen as she pays tribute to Prince Philip
24th December 2021
The Queen has chosen a highly symbolic
brooch to wear for her Christmas Day broadcast and she’s underlined
its importance by placing a poignant photo next to her as she
delivers her address. Her Majesty decided on a sapphire and diamond
brooch that she has worn at some of the most famous moments of her
long and happy marriage to Prince Philip. The gem, which features a
large sapphire…
