As with any large sporting event such as the Commonwealth Games or Olympics Games, members of the royal family are always expected to be in attendance to show their support and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremony held in London was no exception. As this historic and hugely anticipated event began the year of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, no one, including the Royal Family expected…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen rides by carriage to Trooping the Colour for the first time
5th April 2022
The Queen’s historic reign has seen many famous moments and milestones. For the first three decades of her rule, Her Majesty rode at Trooping the Colour and the year that she decided to start attending by carriage instead caused huge debate.
The famous ceremony…
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a staggering 39 monarchs.
Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle is the oldest and largest…
During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee message , it was announced that it is her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to be given the title of Queen consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne and is crowned King.
It has since been announced by palace officials that Camilla will wear The Queen Mother’s consort crown, during that…
Church Leaders pay tribute to The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee
6th February 2022
February 6 is a historic day for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking 70 years since she ascended the throne to eventually become the longest reigning monarch in British history. To mark the event, church leaders have been paying tribute to The Queen on the occasion of…
The Queen created an RAF no-fly zone over the Castle of Mey to ensure her mother could enjoy a peaceful midday snooze
1st January 2022
A letter from the Ministry of Defence has revealed that The Queen requested military chiefs create a no-fly zone so The Queen Mother could enjoy peaceful afternoon naps.
The Queen’s mother would spend at least three weeks each year at her Scottish holiday home, the…
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been an official royal residence since the early 1500s. It’s currently the official Scottish residence of The Queen.
Located in the centre of Edinburgh, it stands in all its grandeur at one end of the royal mile, while Edinburgh Castle is located at the opposite end.
Although, it is the setting of the British monarchy’s official Scottish residence…
Treetops where Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign began under threat
19th October 2021
It is true to say that there is beauty in simplicity, and Treetops truly encapsulates that. Treetops, the oldest safari lodge in Kenya, has been a firm favourite for royalty and celebrities alike for almost 90 years.
Unfortunately, Treetops, along with another two of…
A busy week for The Queen ends on England's most famous cobbled street
9th July 2021
The Queen has paid a visit to the famous cobbles of Weatherfield to mark the soap’s sixtieth anniversary. Her trip to Coronation Street came at the end of a busy week which has seen a number of engagements and video audiences for Her Majesty.
The ITV studios, based…
Prince Philip’s memory honoured with special limited edition coin to commemorate Armed Forces Day
28th June 2021
A special limited edition £5 crown coin has been struck in both silver proof and gold proof by The Royal Mint. Featuring a portrait of the late Prince Philip, it includes the inscription ‘HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021.
The coin’s design was approved by Prince Philip himself back in 2008 during a meeting that took place in his own personal library with…
