King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium’s State Visit to Italy next month has been cancelled amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & Defence and the Prime Ministers of various Belgian regions, were due to visit Italy from 23-25 March.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella requested that the visit be postponed as the country…
Leaked Boris Johnson letter indicates uncertainty over the future leadership of the Commonwealth
6th February 2020
A leaked letter from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggests that the Commonwealth is facing a period of uncertainty over its leadership as moves are being made against the reelection of the secretary-general.
According to the BBC, the Commonwealth heads of…
Arise Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Dame Olivia Newton-John & Sir Sam Mendes - 2020 New Year Honours revealed
27th December 2019
Former Conservative Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith, singer & actress Olivia Newton-John and film director Sam Mendes are among those being recognised by The Queen in the 2020 New Year Honours list.
Sir Iain Duncan Smith is being knighted for political and public…
The Queen attends the State Opening of Parliament in Westminster just six days before Christmas
19th December 2019
The Queen attended the State Opening of Parliament on Thursday morning – just six days before Christmas.
The occasion in Westminster is thought to have been Her Majesty’s final engagement of 2019.
She will shortly depart London for Sandringham where the 93-year-old monarch will reside during the winter season.
This was The Queen’s second State Opening of Parliament in as…
What would happen to The Queen's hostage if Her Majesty wasn't safely returned to Buckingham Palace?
19th December 2019
On Thursday, the State Opening of Parliament once again takes place in London with The Queen travelling to the Palace of Westminster to deliver a speech outlining her government’s agenda for the next parliamentary session.
The day is full of historical traditions…
The Queen takes Conservative MP hostage for the second time this year
19th December 2019
The Queen has once again taken a Conservative Member of Parliament as hostage at Buckingham Palace whilst she delivers her speech at the Palace of Westminster.
Stuart Andrew, MP for Pudsey, is being ‘held captive’ at the Palace and will be released once the Monarch…
The Queen's Christmas holiday at Sandringham likely to be disrupted if Boris Johnson wins General Election
25th November 2019
The Queen’s Christmas holiday may be interrupted if the Conservative Party is voted back to government in the upcoming General Election.
If Boris Johnson is returned to Downing Street on December 12, he has promised to bring his EU withdrawal deal back to Parliament before Christmas.
This means The Queen’s Speech and the State Opening of Parliament will take place on Thursday…
Boris Johnson criticised for Remembrance Sunday etiquette as he lays wreath upside down
10th November 2019
The Prime Minister has been widely criticised for his Remembrance Sunday etiquette as he appeared to make a number of mistakes during the wreath laying ceremony.
Taking to Twitter, commentators scolded Boris Johnson for a series of faux pas on the day.
The…
The Queen approves the appointment of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as House of Commons Speaker
4th November 2019
The Queen has approved the appointment of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons following the retirement of John Bercow last week.
Sir Lindsay was elected to the role on Monday evening after a series of votes by MPs, with Speaker Hoyle receiving…
Sir Lindsay Hoyle physically dragged to the Speaker's Chair by MPs
4th November 2019
Sir Lindsay Hoyle was dragged to the Speaker’s Chair on Monday evening following his election victory in a tradition which dates back many centuries.
After being declared as the new House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay was grabbed by the arms and was physically moved from the backbenches to the grand Speaker’s Chair.
Speaker-Elect Sir Lindsay Hoyle is dragged to the Speaker’s…
