We’re used to seeing royal brides with
white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty
cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to
perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark.
Here’s a rainbow of royal wedding bouquets. Red: Princess Beatrice
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The Emperor of Japan will end his State
Visit to the UK with a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. As
the three day trip by Emperor Naruhito comes to an end, on June
27th 2024, he will travel to St. George’s Chapel where he will lay
a wreath on Her Late…
King Charles and Queen Camilla to host State Visit from Japan - despite election campaign
4th June 2024
The Emperor and Empress of Japan will
make a State Visit to Japan at the end of June despite the ongoing
general election campaign. State Visit put in question by politics
The State Visit had been announced earlier this year but was put in
doubt when Prime Minister…
'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': King George VI's speech on the eve of D-Day
2nd June 2024
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke
to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His
speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future
with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which
he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the
good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to
free Europe…
ABBA were given a very special royal
honour in Stockholm as the King of Sweden created new members of an
ancient order of chivalry for the first time in fifty years. Global
spotlight on royal ceremony in Stockholm Carl XVI Gustaf appointed
all four stars of the group…
Queen Camilla encourages people to enjoy the Big Lunch as community celebrations get under way
31st May 2024
The Queen has encouraged everyone to get
out and join their neighbours and friends for the Big Lunch this
weekend. Her Majesty is urging people across the UK to enjoy two
days of community celebrations focused on sharing food and company
with those living near…
Take a princess with a passion for
helping others and a social reformer determined to make life better
for millions and you get a Victorian story that has disappeared
into royal history despite featuring the founder of one of the most
famous organisations in the world. Now, the strange link between
these two women has been brought to light again – in the form of a
brand new rose. The…
A life saving charity that has counted on
royal support for two centuries, a social reformer whose work was
boosted by a tragic princess and a descendant of Queen Victoria
making her debut – the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has provided plenty
of royal links as its…
The Royal Family doesn't 'do politics' - so why is it stepping back during an election campaign?
23rd May 2024
The King had one of the most famous TV
personalities round for a chat at Buckingham Palace when 10 Downing
Street got in touch to say the PM really needed to see him. Charles
III is only just back to public facing engagements after beginning
cancer treatment and he is…
Business as usual for Princess Anne as election forces Royal Family to reconsider agenda
23rd May 2024
As King Charles juggled his diary for an
unexpected meeting with the Prime Minister and Buckingham Palace
later confirmed that His Majesty and his family would be cutting
back on duties as a general election campaign got under way, one
Windsor didn’t get the memo. The Princess Royal was in Norway for
an official visit as her brother found himself called upon to
dissolve parliament for the…
