Royal News

It’s one of the traditions that anyone who grew up before 24 hour TV will remember well. Once upon a time, when broadcasters shut down for the evening, they rounded off their day’s schedules with the National Anthem. Now, there are fresh calls for this tradition to be brought back. A petition on the government website is calling for tall major channels to be made to play the anthem…

Balmoral Castle, the private Scottish residence of King Charles, has been forced to close to visitors due to the arrival of Storm Floris. In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Estate urged would‑be tourists to “please do not travel to the Estate” and confirmed that refunds would be issued for all tickets set for today’s visits. The Met Office has placed much of Scotland under…

On 21 April 2026, Queen Elizabeth II would have celebrated her centenary. As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, her life—from wartime princess to historic sovereign—shaped modern Britain. The centenary will not simply be an anniversary; it will serve as a moment of national reflection, cultural celebration, and renewed tribute to her extraordinary 70 year reign. A life in…