The Princess Royal presented her
sister-in-law, The Queen, with an honour for her work to promote
reading. Queen Camilla was given an honorary doctorate in
Literature by the University of London and Princess Anne, as the
institution’s Chancellor, was tasked with its presentation. The two
shared a smile as the Princess, towering over The Queen from her
Chancellor’s stage, adjusted…
The ultimate floral symbol of love that starred in Queen Elizabeth II's royal wedding bouquet
20th November 2024
Royal weddings tend to have a lot in
common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with
brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and
grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of
bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be…
The simple and unexpected gift Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave to royal guests at their wedding
20th November 2024
It’s seven decades and counting since the
royal wedding that built the modern House of Windsor. On November
20th 1947, at Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince
Philip in a ceremony that would lead to one of the most successful
royal unions in history.
The Duchess of Edinburgh had an emotional
reunion at her latest engagement. Sophie had just arrived for a
special event in London marking the 60th anniversary of the health
charity, Wellbeing of Women, when she bumped into someone who
played a major role in her family’s life. The Duchess found herself
face to face with Sir Marcus Setchell, the former
Surgeon-Gynaecologist to Queen…
The Queen has bid a ‘sad farewell’ to her
beloved rescue dog, Beth. Queen Camilla’s pet, who came to the
Palace from Battersea Dogs Home, died at the weekend. The Royal
Family shared a special message announcing Beth had passed away and
accompanied by…
Queen Silvia of Sweden has decided not to
make a State Visit to Singapore after becoming ill. Queen Silvia,
80, has been forced to withdraw after developing a respiratory
infection. King Carl XVI Gustaf will travel to Singapore for the
three day visit which gets under…
He was among the only people outside a
royal inner circle who knew the answer to a question everyone was
asking and on a chilly winter’s day he, briefly, became rather
famous for that very reason. And given that the person who shared
that secret with him was the always formidable Prince Philip, it’s
perhaps little wonder that he kept it. That’s a very good reason to
stay…
Every parent ever has been there. You let
your offspring select an appropriate photo of you for a special
event and they choose one that is, well, probably not how you see
yourself. And even monarchs have to grin and bear it. As King
Charles turned 76, the Royal Family…
The Duchess of Edinburgh cheers on Children in Need fundraiser who made Windsor Castle the centre of a big challenge
14th November 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh surprised a
charity fundraiser whose determination to show anything is possible
for anyone has taken her to Windsor Castle. Law student Emily, who
is 21 and from north London, has taken on the challenge of walking
further than she ever has before…
What role will King Charles III play in the selection of the new Archbishop of Canterbury?
12th November 2024
King Charles III will have to approve the
new Archbishop of Canterbury after the incumbent, Justin Welby,
resigned. The Most Reverend Justin Welby had faced sharp criticism
over his handling of a child abuse scandal within the Church of
England and announced that he would step aside from his role after
seeking the ”gracious permission of His Majesty The King.” Charles
III is the…
