It’s not been the easiest of weeks for the House of Windsor. There was a lot of debate after it was confirmed The Queen had spent a night in hospital just hours after doctors had advised her to rest. It wasn’t just the Monarch’s health that got people talking. Buckingham Palace’s decision to keep the hospital stay private for over 24 hours led to discussions around…
Japan's Princess Mako celebrates 30th birthday - her last as a royal
23rd October 2021
Japan’s Princess Mako celebrates her 30th birthday today – her last birthday as a member of the Imperial Family. In a few days’ time, the Princess will renounce her titles and place in the Imperial Family as she marries her commoner boyfriend.
She was…
The majority of us were born in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and she is the only Monarch we have ever known. She has become such a steady figure in our lives that it is quite hard to picture life without Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. At 95 years of age, it is perhaps…
Buckingham Palace accused of subterfuge after flying the Royal Standard at Windsor Castle when The Queen was in hospital
22nd October 2021
Buckingham Palace has been accused of subterfuge and deceit with commentators claiming that they tried to ‘cover-up’ the fact The Queen was hospitalised this week.
On Wednesday morning, it was announced that The Queen had cancelled a visit to Northern Ireland in order to rest following medical advice.
Throughout the day and into Thursday, the Royal Household briefed royal…
The Queen declares 'you're as old as you feel' as she turns down award
19th October 2021
The Queen has turned down the honour of being named ”Oldie of the Year”, declaring that age is a state of mind.
As her daughter in law, the Duchess of Cornwall, handed out the annual prizes honouring members of the older generation, it was revealed that Her…
Southend-on-Sea has the longest reigning Monarch in British history to thank for its move to city status. The Queen has agreed to elevate the iconic seaside resort in honour of Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who had long campaigned for it to become a city. Sir…
BREAKING: The Queen to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to killed MP Sir David Amess
18th October 2021
The Queen has agreed to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to the constituency’s long-serving MP, Sir Davis Amess.
Announcing the news in the House of Commons chamber, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he had spoken to Her Majesty, and that she has agreed to make upgrade the large coastal town to a city.
Sir David Amess was killed on Friday afternoon during a meeting…
Madame Tussauds in Blackpool has launched a new wax figure of Her Majesty The Queen, and unlike any other figure in their collection, it is accompanied by a unique aroma experience.
To make visitors’ special meeting with ‘Her Majesty’ more immersive…
The Queen celebrates her best racing season in over 70 years with a trip to Ascot Racecourse
16th October 2021
The Queen visited Ascot Racecourse on Saturday to watch Champions Day – a meeting where the very best racehorses meet to crown the champions of the turf.
Saturday marked the end of the ‘core’ flat season, with the champion jockey being crowned, and…
The Platinum Jubilee gets shaken and stirred as party plans continue
16th October 2021
The plans for the Platinum Jubilee are well and truly under way. As well as the massive celebrations set to take over London in June 2022, a host of other events are already in the pipeline as the Royal Family gets ready to mark an anniversary like no other. This week’s update of Jubilee news
Trees for the Jubilee
The Earl of Wessex became the latest member of the Royal Family to…
