In honour of the Platinum Jubilee, the Government has announced a special one-off addition to the annual Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award. The new award will highlight 20 national charities working to empower young people aged 16 to 25. The number 20 has been chosen to reflect 20 years of QAVS.
The annual QAVS is the highest…
The Prince of Wales made social inclusion the main focus of his visit to Brixton where he inspected a new adventure playground being built for Brixton’s young residents.
The future king examined designs for Dexters Adventure Playground which is an upcoming project…
In May 1982, Pope John Paul II visited the United Kingdom marking the first visit there by a reigning Pope.
The visit was organised and largely funded by the Roman Catholic Church. It’s estimated it cost around £7 million at the time. This visit would be a…
Elizabeth II hosts her first State Visit as Queen
2nd May 2022
Throughout The Queen’s seventy year reign she has hosted dozens of world leaders on State Visits. And it all began with a meeting with friends in 1954.
In June that year, Her Majesty welcomed King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden as they made the first State Visit to the UK of her reign.
Upon arrival, the King and Queen were welcomed by Her Majesty, the Duke of Edinburgh…
The petals of the Platinum Jubilee: what is Superbloom?
28th April 2022
With warmer days ahead, people who visit the Tower of London will soon be able to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with Superbloom at the Tower’s moat. But, what exactly is Superbloom?
Superbloom will be a colourful and vibrant field of flowers throughout the…
On 30 July 1966, an estimated audience of 32.3 million viewers tuned in to watch the World Cup Final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium. Of the thousands who got to watch the match in person were The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were in attendance.
Camilla makes debut performance as patron of National Theatre
28th April 2022
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall has made her debut as the new patron of the National Theatre.
The Duchess was given the patronage last month by Her Majesty The Queen after the Duchess of Sussex lost it as she exited her role as a senior royal in 2020. The ole belonged to Her Majesty for 45 years until 2019.
Camilla appeared in good spirits as she was introduced to the National…
All smiles for the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Cambridge as they team up to support maternal healthcare
28th April 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge and The Princess Royal have teamed up for their first joint engagement as they learned more about ways to improve maternal health.
Their Royal Highnesses visited the new London headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College…
Princess Eugenie announces new podcast focused on anti-slavery
28th April 2022
Princess Eugenie has announced the launch of her anti-slavery charity’s new podcast, Floodlight alongside her friend, Julia de Boinville.
The announcement was made on Instagram where Eugenie revealed there will be weekly conversations on how to combat modern…
From bleak to brilliant - Charles and Camilla praise menu changes as they write forward to Platinum Jubilee cookbook
27th April 2022
As The Queen continues to mark her Platinum Jubilee year, the Royal Family is celebrating in a culinary way with the publication of the Platinum Jubilee Cookbook. The book has an extra royal touch as it includes a joint foreword by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
The book highlights the wide range of delicacies the royals have enjoyed during their tours across the world. In the…