In February of 2022, a new biography of
Queen Alexandra will be hitting bookshelves. On 28 February,
Frances Dimond’s Queen Alexandra: Loyalty and Love will be
available. This is the first major Queen Alexandra biography that
covers both her public and private lives. Although Alexandra was a
popular Princess of Wales, Queen, and Dowager Queen, there have
been few biographies written about…
Terminally ill Frank Field made a Companion Of Honour by The Queen
31st December 2021
Terminally ill Lord Frank Field becomes
is made a Companion of Honour by The Queen Lord Frank Field, who
recently revealed that he is dying, has been appointed as a Member
of the Companion of Honour by The Queen. Lord Field, who was Member
of Parliament for Birkenhead…
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries - scientists honoured by The Queen
31st December 2021
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan
Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries – scientists recognised by The Queen
in New Year’s Honours Scientists who have been leading the UK’s
response to the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised by The
Queen in the 2022 New Year…
BREAKING: New Year Honours List 2022 revealed - Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Vanessa Redgrave amongst recipients
31st December 2021
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa
Redgrave are amongst the famous faces honoured by The Queen in the
2022 New Year Honours. Lumney and Redgrave both receive Damehoods –
Dame Joanna for services to drama, entertainment and to charitable
causes, and Dame Vanessa for services to drama. The scientific
community have been heavily recognised in the 2022 list, with some
of the most…
Royals are 'upset' after the removal of trusted protection officers following security incident
30th December 2021
Members of the Royal Family are
reportedly upset by the removal of trusted protection officers
after a recent security breach at Windsor Castle. On Christmas
morning, a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow, was arrested for
trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle…
Hermitage worker finds 100-year-old candy in a Romanov dress
23rd December 2021
A restorer working at The Hermitage
Museum in St. Petersburg has found a sweet surprise while working
on a Romanov gown. Galina Fedorova, a worker in the
Laboratory of Scientific Tissue Restoration, is working on a 1903
gown and discovered a piece of candy in the…
Canadian MPs sing 'God Save The Queen' in a show of support for the monarchy after Barbados became a republic
3rd December 2021
A number of Canadian Members of
Parliament broke into song in the House of Commons chamber this
week as MPs congratulated Barbados on transferring from Realm to
Republic. Conservative MPs in Canada sang the British National
Anthem, God Save The Queen, while legislators were voting on a
motion to congratulate Barbados on the election of their new
President who has replaced The Queen as head of…
One charged after shooting of soldier at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence
3rd December 2021
One person has been charged after a
soldier was admitted to hospital after a shooting at the Norwegian
Royal Family’s summer residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred
during a military exercise, and no royals were present on the
estate at the time of the shooting.
A soldier has been admitted to hospital
after a shooting incident at the Norwegian Royal Family`s summer
residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred during a military
exercise. No royals were present on the estate at the time of the
shooting. Norwegian media reports that a…
Windsor Castle is ready to celebrate the
holidays. The Christmas decorations are up and visitors will be
able to see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering
Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and festive garlands. Photo by
Royal Collection Trust In addition to the State Apartments, on
special display this year and now open, it’s the first time
costumes worn by Her Majesty The…
