Queen Elizabeth II

First Sea Lord pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff is expressing his condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC wrote: “The very sad news today of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has touched every member of the Royal Navy. In all of our lives, her reign has been a constant, and her dedication and lifetime of service was utterly…
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Queen Elizabeth II

What are the rules for flying flags at half mast following the death of The Queen

Across the nation, flags will be at half-mast following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Following the announcement of her death, The College of Arms issued official flag instructions. The instructions state flags must be lowered to half-mast as soon as possible. If a flag other than the Union flag is flown, these flags can be replaced by the Union flag at half-mast. It is also noted banners…
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British Royals

A very unusual photograph to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

In honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the top Regimental mascots of the British Army gathered in Edinburgh for a special photograph. The mascots travelled to Scotland from all over the country for the photograph, which was kept a secret for months. Corporal Mark Wilkinson, Pony Major with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, told Force News about the special moment: “We came up…
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William & Harry's former Nanny receives damages over Prince Charles 'affair' claims

The BBC has been ordered to pay damages to Prince William and Harry’s former Nanny over false claims made about her in order to obtain a 1995 interview with the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Alexandra Pettifer, better known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, was given an apology at the High Court over unfounded allegations claiming she had an affair with Prince Charles and had an abortion. Her…
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