The Queen and Prince Charles have helped
mark another big moment in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as
they placed a new tree in the grounds of Balmoral to mark the start
of the official planting season that will help form a green canopy
across Britain. Her Majesty and her heir planted a copper beech
tree on October 1st 2021 to signal the formal beginning of the push
to ‘Plant a Tree…
The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new
role supporting learning for children living in some of the most
deprived parts of India. Sophie is now patron of the OSCAR
Foundation which uses football to help provide education for the
youngsters. As Buckingham Palace…
This month has seen a big increase in
royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array
of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When
Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid,
she opted for a dress first worn…
A flat once dubbed the most famous
address in Britain now bears a permanent tribute to its most
celebrated occupant. A blue plaque has been unveiled at the home of
Diana, Princess of Wales at the time she became engaged to Prince
Charles. The plaque now sits on the wall of 60, Coleherne Court on
the Old Brompton Road in London where the then Lady Diana Spencer
lived when she began a…
Steady hands and calm nerves as for a cleaning job like no other at Windsor Castle
29th September 2021
Some of the most sparkling lights around
Windsor Castle have been given an autumn clean as parts of the
famous royal residence prepare to open to the public again. The
Semi-State Rooms at Windsor will welcome visitors from September
30th 2021 and, ahead of that, the…
A knitted version of Sandringham House
has raised a five figure sum for the National Health Service during
its summer display at The Queen’s Norfolk home. The woolen version
of the much loved royal residence has been on display at
Sandringham itself throughout the…
The design of a special medal marking The
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been revealed. The medal will be
presented to frontline emergency workers and members of the
military who have been in post for five years or longer in 2022 as
a token of gratitude from the nation as part of celebrations
marking the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. It will also be
given to all living…
Another day, another announcement of an
outgoing State Visit for one of Europe’s royal dynasties. It’s a
sign that, for now, we are heading back to some kind of normality
after almost two years of staying home during the pandemic. But it
also raises a major…
The Duchess of Cambridge has taken to the
tennis court with four British Grand Slam winners at a meeting with
some of the country’s biggest sports stars. Kate, who is patron of
the Lawn Tennis Association, met the champions at a special
homecoming event for them.
The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show
23rd September 2021
Energetic, caring and very much his own
man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One
documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways.
But what set this programme apart were the people telling the
story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly of the father and
grandfather they lost in April 2021, the love Prince Philip had for
his nearest and dearest, his chosen…
