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 that she wanted her Platinum
Jubilee year to be ”an opportunity for people everywhere to enjoy a
sense of…
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…
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 environment. King Felipe VI, addressing
his nation on Christmas Eve as is traditional, said that Spain
stood at a crossroads that provided…
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…
A Service of Thanksgiving for Prince
Philip will be held at Westminster Abbey in the spring of 2022. The
Queen has given the go ahead to the service which will take place
around the time of the first anniversary of his death. Family,
friends and representatives of some of the many organisations he
was involved with are expected to attend. It’s also believed the
Service will be…
A round dozen cities across the UK have
entered the competition to win special status to mark The Queen’s
Jubilee. The contest will see them awarded either Lord Mayor or
Lord Provost (in Scotland) status to celebrate the 70th anniversary
of the reign of Elizabeth…
REVEALED: the full list of places applying to be cities for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
23rd December 2021
The final list of contenders for city
status to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been revealed with
some striking entries. The contest to mark the 70th anniversary of
Elizabeth II’s reign is open to British Overseas Territories and
Crown Dependencies for…
Stanley in the Falkland Islands has
applied for city status as part of the contest marking The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee. The full list of areas hoping to win the coveted
title has been revealed with the final decision resting with Her
Majesty. She’ll be advised by a panel and ministers with the
choices announced in the spring of 2022. Those applying were asked
to show their…
