The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in 59 years.
The last time the monarch missed the occasion was in 1963 when she was pregnant with Prince Edward.
As reported by The Sun, the 96-year-old has pulled out of the ceremonial event at the Palace of Westminster due to her mobility issues.
The Prince of Wales will stand in for his mother at the…
In the summertime, Oslo Royal Palce is opened to the public as King Harald and Queen Sonja exchange residences for the royal farm at Bygdøy right on the outskirts of the Norwegian capital. From late June until mid-August the Palace can be visited. All visitors follow a…
With less than a month to go until the big Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, royal fans from around the world are kicking their travel plans into high gear —and Transport for London (TFL) has issued its first advice for those travelling to the capital.
Of…
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 Tower’s moat. This spring, more than 20 million seeds were planted in carefully designed seed mixes. From June through…
Charlottenlund Palace in Denmark will no longer be sold.
About two months ago, the plan was for Charlottenlund Palace to be put up for sale. The Danish Palaces and Culture Agency said that it no longer served a cultural purpose, but Danish Members of Parliament…
Your once in a lifetime opportunity to visit The Queen’s racing stables for the Platinum Jubilee
25th April 2022
Three of The Queen’s training yards are opening their doors to the public for a series of very special tours in honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
William Haggas, Michael Bell and John & Thady Gosden are some of the most eminent racehorse trainers in the…
The Tower of London has a new Constable. From August, General Sir Gordon Messenger will become the 161st Constable of the Tower of London and the first Royal Marine to hold the post.
The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment one can have at the Tower of London. Historically, Constables were in charge of the operation, upkeep, and security of the tower, as well as all of those who…
Today the Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton. The beloved English author spent the last eight years of her life in the cottage before her death in Winchester 1817. Austen is a rare author who still remains a favourite choice amongst…
The ultimate spring clean is over as historic part of Windsor Castle prepares to reopen
1st April 2022
After being closed to the public for two months, Windsor Castle’s stunning Waterloo Chamber is reopening to visitors on Saturday, 9 April, with a fresh appearance.
After the roof above the chamber, which is one of the largest rooms in the castle, was replaced, work…
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a staggering 39 monarchs.
Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle is the oldest and largest occupied, working castle in the world and home to approximately 150 people.
The castle is made up of the State Apartments, and…
