The Platinum Jubilee sketch that saw Paddington Bear thank Queen Elizabeth II for a lifetime of service on behalf of the nation has been nominated for a BAFTA.
The prestigious awards, recognising excellence in TV, have just one people’s choice prize this year. It’s for ‘Most Memorable Moment’ and the famous scene of Her Late Majesty and Paddington taking tea at the…
The Coronation celebration revealed by another royal family
19th April 2023
OK, we all had a feeling it was going to happen but a brief statement from another royal household confirmed that the Coronation celebrations will be getting started before the big day itself.
As they confirmed who will be attending the upcoming events in London, the…
The wedding flowers of Princess Grace of Monaco
19th April 2023
It was a ground breaking and glamourous royal wedding and the images of it remain as familiar now as they have ever done. The world watched, enthralled, when Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19th 1956. Her wedding dress has become one of the most…
Why the Dame told the Duke - ''no soggy bottom''
18th April 2023
Have you heard the one about the Duke, the Dame and the Archbishops? A very special Coronation Big Lunch brought together faith leaders who were treated to one of the UK’s most famous dames telling its newest duke that he had ”no soggy bottom”.
For anyone who hasn’t seen The Great British Bake Off, there is no need to be alarmed. Dame Prue Leith used one of the…
A quiche fit for a king and queen is set to become the signature dish of the Coronation Big Lunch
18th April 2023
It’s been handpicked by the stars of the show themselves and it’s hoped that a brand new quiche recipe will end up on thousands of tables as Coronation celebrations get under way.
With just weeks to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at…
Coronation route will include accessible space
16th April 2023
Part of the Coronation route will be a dedicated accessible space. There will be similar facilities at all the major viewing screens in London.
The accessible viewing area will be on the north side of the Mall. It will include first aid and mental health first aid…
The first details of the Coronation service have been shared as details of the brand new music composed for the ceremony are announced.
Before the service begins, a short composition by Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music, will be played by the Coronation orchestra, the first time they will perform.
The overture is called ”Brighter Visions Shine Afar” which takes its…
Almost four thousand military veterans and NHS staff have been given the best seats in the house for the Coronation processions.
Over 3,800 have been invited to prime viewing spots in front of Buckingham Palace where they will have a close up view of the royal processions…
Official souvenirs for the Coronation are now available – and they’ve been made with sustainability in mind.
A range of china and textiles has been launched by the Royal Collection Trust and environmental issues have been key to their production.
Royal…
Ainsley Harriott gets the Coronation street party going
13th April 2023
Top TV chef, Ainsley Harriott, has been helping get the Coronation street party started as he encouraged communities to come together to mark the historic moment King Charles III is crowned.
As Coronation Big Lunches take shape around the UK, the star helped deliver invitations to a community celebration in London.
With just over three weeks until the big day, Ainsley Harriott MBE knocked on…