DenmarkPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge slides into action on arrival in Denmark

The Duchess of Cambridge has landed in Denmark for her first solo overseas tour since 2017. The Duchess touched down in Copenhagen for a two-day visit that will highlight her Early Year Foundation and honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Upon her arrival, the Duchess was greeted by Emma Hopkins, the British ambassador to Denmark. This is the second visit to the country for Her Royal…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Magnolia tree marks Jubilee in Knutsford

On 6 February, The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking the first monarch to hit the tremendous milestone. As the nation celebrates her Jubilee, the town of Knutsford is marking the beginning of its own celebration. A commemorative tree was planted to mark the…
British Royals

Event at centre of Platinum Jubilee celebrations looking for volunteers

An event at the heart of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations is looking for volunteers. The Royal Windsor Horse Show is looking for volunteers. While the posting does not list all the duties, the website does state volunteers will have a chance to make the Horse Show happen. Including being placed at a number of positions across the Showground like horse-crossing points, greeting the public, and…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen holds audience at Windsor Castle

The Queen held an audience at Windsor Castle, her first in person appearance since her son, the Prince of Wales tested positive for the second time for COVID-19. Her Majesty received Rear Admiral James Macleod as he relinquished his appointment as Defence Services…
Queen Elizabeth II

Commemorative bubbly on sale in honour of Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Collection Trust is selling sparkling wine to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The vintage sparkling wine is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier made exclusively from hand-picked fruit grown on vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. Gold in colour, the wine has aromas of rich and honeyed citrus fruit, hints of sweet spices, and white…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Yorks

Northern Ireland's Parliament to no longer fly flag for Prince Andrew's birthday

Northern Ireland’s Parliament will no longer fly a flag in honour of Prince Andrew’s birthday on 19 February. The union flag was set to be flown at Stormont next week to mark Andrew’s 62nd birthday. Instead, the flag will be flown on 1 July to mark the Battle of the Somme anniversary. During the World War I battle in 1916, British and French forces launched a frontal attack…
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