Actress Barbara Windsor, champion jockey
AP McCoy and television presenter Sue Barker are just some of the
people who have made it onto the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list
2016. Barbara Windsor, 78, has been made a dame for her services to
charity and entertainment. She is best known for playing
domineering landlady Peggy Mitchell in BBC soap EastEnders. One of
the most famous names in…
The time-old coronation ceremony of
monarchs could be set to change, following the publication of an
inquiry into modern religious observance. A report from the
Commision on Religion and Belief in British Public Life has
recommended the ceremony should encompass the diverse…
The Queen alongside her husband, The Duke
of Edinburgh, arrived in Malta on Thursday for the start of her
three day state visit of the country; where she will attend the
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Queen is
being accompanied by her son – the…
Over the following week members of the
Royal Family will take part in multiple events to mark Remembrance
in England and across the world in Australia. To start off, The
Duke of Edinburgh and his grandson, Prince Harry will visit the
Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey to pay their respects on
5th November. A tradition that has taken place on the grounds of
Westminster since 1928. Upon…
The full details of the State Visit to
Malta by The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have been released.
Highlights of the three-day visit, from November 26th to November
28th, include a reception for the people of the island and a
glittering State Dinner. The visit is being…
Dodgy character tries to gain access to The Queen and Chinese President
27th October 2015
During the latest state visit from
Chinese President Xi Jinping, a heated exchange between his
security team and British officials took place after a
Beijing-based “spy” acted as Jinping’s translator to gain access to
The Queen’s State Coach. Without…
On Tuesday evening, The Queen gave a
State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for The President of The
People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng
Liyuan. Before the Banquet, Tuesday evening’s guests were
traditionally received by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
shaking their hands and exchanging a quick greeting. Her Majesty
looked stunning in a white tulle banquet…
Earlier on Tuesday, The President Xi and
Madame Peng enjoyed a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by
The Queen. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were also in
attendance at the luncheon. View image | gettyimages.com Following
the private lunch, Her…
Polish the Silver: Buckingham Palace prepares for State Banquet
18th October 2015
As Great Britain awaits the arrival of
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan,
preparations are well underway at Buckingham Palace for the
traditional State Banquet. The elaborate preparations for the
exquisite banquet began weeks ago, and it is…
With just days to go until the State
Visit by the President of China, preparations are entering their
final stages and every hour of practice time is precious. So in the
early hours of Friday morning, the Army was out in force practicing
manoeuvres for the event that will see it taking a starring role.
They took to the streets of London while most of us slept to
get ready for their ceremonial…
