The Ministry of Defence has announced that a senior RAF officer is to become the next Chief of Defence Staff, the individual charged with leading all three Armed Forces in the UK.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, 59, will succeed General Sir Nick Houghton in the summer, marking the first time in six years that a member of the RAF has taken the top job.
His appointment comes somewhat as a…
Her Majesty The Queen has been immortalised in a new permanent first class letter mail stamp issued by Canada Post in her honour. A permanent – or “P” – stamp, is one which can be bought at the current postage price and will be accepted at anytime…
The Earl and Countess of March have been the victims of a terrifying robbery, after being attacked at their estate on Wednesday, where they were forced to hand over £700,000 worth of valuable family heirlooms.
The raid occurred at the couple’s historic Goodwood Estate…
Confidential transcripts released showing Tony Blair and Bill Clinton discussing Diana's death
7th January 2016
Transcripts of telephone conversations between former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former President Bill Clinton have been released, including one where the two candidly discuss Princess Diana shortly after her death.
The transcripts, which were previously confidential, reveal how the two world leaders shared their grief after Diana’s life was cut short.
The two speculated on the causes…
Floods on the River Dee have threatened Abergeldie Castle, which is located near The Queen’s Balmoral estate, causing the Baron of Abergeldie to flee his home.
The Baron and his wife sought refuge with their neighbour, Gordon Fraser, after the river burst its banks…
A slice of wedding cake from the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981, will go up for auction on Thursday in Los Angeles.
The 34-year-old slice of cake is a classic British fruitcake with cream cheese frosting, and was baked by David Avery, the head…
Last week, the British parliament voted in favour of air strikes in Syria as a way of combatting militant group Daesh, otherwise known as Islamic State. However, in fear of possible repercussions, royal security has been stepped up as the risk of an attack in the UK increases.
Security services around the Queen and other senior members of the royal family has been increased because police are…
Volkswagen announces it has removed its Royal Warrant over emissions scandal as customer complaints continue to rise.
The Queen’s Household owns approximately a dozen Volkswagen cars.
The company confirmed it had removed the coveted Royal Arms from official letterheads…
An Irish clock that chimes God Save The Queen every half an hour recently went under the hammer at an auction in Naas, County Kildare. The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock, as it is known, was sold for £84,000.
The grandfather clock is made of mahogany, and crested with a…
The Royal Collection Trust have announced their upcoming programme of exhibitions and displays at royal residences and The Queen’s Galleries for the year ahead. Highlights of the upcoming programme include an exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and an exhibition telling the story of German artist Maria Sibylla Merian.
An example of a piece from The…
