Maybe you have heard of Rhodesia, an unrecognised state in Southern Africa from 1965 to 1979. It dissolved on 1 June 1979 and is now in the territory equivalent to modern Zimbabwe. Before all of that happened, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Queen of the state.
Rhodesia was the de facto successor state to the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, which had been self-governed since 1923, when…
The Duchess of Cambridge steps out in style to honour The Queen at Design Museum
5th May 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in style as she presented The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at London’s Design Museum.
The award which was set up five years ago recognises the cultural and trade role British design and the fashion industry have…
On Victoria’s birthday, will The Queen be involved in opening the Elizabeth Line?
5th May 2022
A few weeks before the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the capital will open its new Crossrail service, the Elizabeth line. But can we expect to see the sovereign it’s named after at the opening of the line?
The railway is set to run from Reading in Berkshire to Shenfield…
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…
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…
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…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen presents the World Cup to Bobby Moore
28th April 2022
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, 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…
