Anne is one of the most popular names for
queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but
disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the
throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of
Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a
usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps
best be found in the…
Moving ceremonies marking VJ Day anniversary see Royal Family pay tribute across the UK
16th August 2025
The Royal Family has marked the 80th
anniversary of the end of World War Two at a series of events
across the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral.
The Royal Family remember those left behind in…
William and Catherine prepare to move their family into their 'forever home'
16th August 2025
William and Catherine are set to move
into their ‘forever home’ later this year when the Wales Family
moves into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. According to a
report in The Sun, the Wales Family are set to move to the
eight-bedroom home with the aim to be in by…
Veteran goes ''off script'' to make salute to his ''brave King'' and leaves Charles III close to tears
15th August 2025
A veteran has gone ”off script” as he
offered a salute to King Charles as people gathered to mark the end
of World War Two. Yavar Abbas, 105, had taken to the stage at the
National Memorial Arboretum during a service held on the 80th
anniversary of VJ Day and was set to read out excerpts from his
wartime diary. Captain Yavar Abbas prepares to speak – his words
moved King Charles to…
King Charles salutes the fallen in moving ceremony marking 80 years since the end of World War Two
15th August 2025
The King has laid a wreath to remember
those lost as he led the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of
the end of World War Two. King Charles, along with Queen Camilla,
attended a National Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial
Arboretum on August 15th 2025…
Princess Anne, who celebrates her 75th
birthday today, holds many titles, but perhaps her most famous is
that of Princess Royal. Princess Royal is a title given at the
discretion of the monarch to their eldest daughter and is the
highest title a royal lady can be granted.
Princess Anne has high ranks in all
branches of the British Armed Forces. In 2012, she became an
Admiral of the Royal Navy; while in 2020, to coincide with her 70th
birthday, Queen Elizabeth II appointed her General of the British
Army and Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force. At the time of
her Army and Air Force appointments, the Ministry of Defence shared
that Princess Anne had…
The King sends powerful message honouring those who served as he marks VJ Day anniversary
15th August 2025
King Charles has sent a powerful message
to honour all those who served as he led commemorations for the
80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The King recorded a
special address marking eight decades since VJ Day. Speaking from
the Morning Room at Clarence…
The King will lead commemorations for the
80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. His Majesty will
speak to the nation on the morning of the VJ Day anniversary,
August 15th, before attending a Service of Remembrance. King
Charles and Queen Camilla will stand…
Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to be lit up in commemoration on anniversary of VJ Day
14th August 2025
Buckingham Palace will be among the
buildings lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World
War Two. On the evening of August 15th 2025, the VJ Day
anniversary, landmarks and buildings around the UK will be
illuminated to commemorate the anniversary and remember those who
lost their lives. The King’s official London residence is among the
buildings which will shine light into the…
