The Queen has overseen a pared back
version of the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade at Windsor Castle. And
in tribute to the regiment trooping their colour, Her Majesty chose
the Welsh Guards brooch for the day. The diamond creation, in the
shape of a leek, was worn with a jade green coat and matching hat.
The Queen’s coat was designed by Stewart Parvin as was the dress
beneath, a print in…
The Queen has arrived for the scaled back
version of Trooping the Colour which marks her official birthday
this year. The parade is taking part at Windsor Castle. Strict
social distancing was in place as the very different Sovereign’s
Birthday Parade got underway…
The Prince of Wales is heading back to
Clarence House after almost three months of isolation in Scotland.
Prince Charles, along with the Duchess of Cornwall, will be back in
London by the end of next week when they will carry out their first
public engagement since the…
The grounds of some of Britain’s most
famous royal residences are to welcome visitors once more after
closing because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, ongoing
restrictions mean that booking will be mandatory for anyone hoping
to make a trip. Sandringham’s formal gardens will be open this
weekend, on June 13th and 14th but visitors have to secure a slot
in advance by heading to…
The Duchess of Cornwall has celebrated
young authors around the UK with a special event hosted from her
back garden. And she gave her speech from a special building set up
for the Queen over eighty years ago. Camilla was congratulating the
winners of the annual Radio 2…
The Duke of Rothesay has led
commemoratios for Scottish soldiers on the 80th anniversary of the
Battle for St. Valery. Prince Charles was joined by a lone piper at
Birkhall as musicians around the world took part in the tribute. On
June 12th 1940, the 51st Highland…
King Philippe of the Belgians has stopped
off to buy a bouquet for his queen as he visited a market to find
out how they are coping as restrictions imposed because of the
coronavirus pandemic are lifted. King Philippe of the Belgians
stops off to buy flowers for Queen Mathilde(photo Belgian Royal
Palace Twitter) King Philippe chose red roses for Queen Mathilde,
telling the stallholder that…
The Royal Family has taken to social
media to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s 99th birthday. A series
of special photographs have been shared on official accounts to
mark Prince Philip’s big day. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
were first to send birthday…
He’s been at her side for over seven
decades and as the Duke of Edinburgh marks his 99th birthday, the
Queen added a special tribute to the celebratory photograph. For
the picture, taken at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty wore the Cullinan
V brooch with its famous heart…
Royal wedding bouquets are often
overlooked but they are often filled with significance. As well as
the myrtle that’s been a tradition since the time of Queen
Victoria, these posies are filled with blooms that nod to history
and highlight the romance that has brought a bride and groom
together. Here’s a look back at the floral choices made by some of
the House of Kent’s royal…
