As the United Kingdom prepares to start
issuing coins with His Majesty King Charles III, one might notice a
key feature you think would be a staple: the monarch wearing a
crown. This isn’t the first time a monarch hasn’t worn a crown on a
coin. Previous British kings are known not to wear crowns on coins
that feature their portraits. However, if one were to go back
through coins…
In November 2022, King Charles III will
host the first State Visit of his reign. His Majesty, along with
Queen Camilla, will welcome the President of South Africa, Cyril
Ramaphosa, to Buckingham Palace as he starts a three day visit. It
is a moment of history for the new…
A much-loved cheeky feature has been
quietly retired from Google Maps following the death of Queen
Elizabeth II. Prior to her death, if one were to access the street
view around Buckingham Palace, they would see a “royal” figure
representing the neighbourhood…
Star Wars composer and Disney CEO are the last honorary knighthoods approved by The Queen
29th September 2022
Star Wars composer John Williams and
former Disney CEO Bob Iger are the last honorary knights approved
by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ninety-one-year-old
Williams was cited for his contributions to the film music
industry. As for Iger, he was acknowledged for his contribution to
UK and US relations. Williams is considered one of the world’s
greatest film composers and has won…
Removal of floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II under way at the Royal Parks
27th September 2022
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth
II, thousands left floral tributes at Royal Parks and residences
across the nation. With the official mourning period over, it is
now time to remove the tributes and “return things to normal.” The
Royal Parks have begun…
Tourism boost expected for the UK following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
23rd September 2022
Thousands of people flocked to London in
the days following the death of Queen Elizabeth II to pay their
final respects, which ultimately delivered a significant boost to
the tourism sector. Now, it’s expected the UK could be in for
another tourism boost following the…
Will King Charles turn Balmoral into a museum to honour The Queen?
21st September 2022
King Charles is reportedly considering
turning Balmoral Castle into a museum to honour his late mother,
Queen Elizabeth II. The Scottish Castle is said to have been her
Late Majesty’s favourite residence. The monarch considered it to be
her holiday home, and died at the castle on 8 September 2022. The
property spreads across 50,000 acres and is estimated to be worth
around £120m. The…
The big change The Queen made to bring the royals closer to the people
18th September 2022
Royal walkabouts have created some of the
most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a
royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it
or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t
actually start until the…
The brooch with big emotional links that became a symbol of The Queen's reign
18th September 2022
When you hear the term “Granny’s Chips,”
you might be thinking of your grandma and her homemade chip recipe.
When it comes to the Royal Family, Granny’s Chips is the furthest
thing from a plate of fried potatoes; it’s one of the most…
In 1977, the United Kingdom and
Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth
II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the
throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days”
which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary
of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church
services. In…
