The Princess Royal is in France for D-Day commemorations and had a busy Wednesday with several engagements.
A group of 31 veterans who took part in D-Day operations returned to Normandy to take part in 80th anniversary commemorative events. Princess Anne met with several of the veterans at a Royal British Legion service at Bayeux War Cemetery. She spent time speaking with veterans like…
Sixth June marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal point in the Second World War when over 150,000 British, Canadian, and American troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to take control from the Axis powers. The King, The Queen, and The Prince of Wales attended a…
King Charles and Queen Camilla hear D Day reflections from veterans on eve of anniversary
5th June 2024
The King and Queen welcomed veterans to Buckingham Palace to hear their reflections ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Their Majesties spoke to four soldiers about the landings and listened to their experiences in a moving meeting that came just days before tens of…
The first bank notes to feature the image of King Charles III have entered circulation.
The notes join existing money already in use that features the image of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles III is the first king to have his image on bank notes in the UK. The Monarch’s portrait was only added to paper money in 1960 with Elizabeth II becoming the first to be seen on…
The Emperor of Japan will end his State Visit to the UK with a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
As the three day trip by Emperor Naruhito comes to an end, on June 27th 2024, he will travel to St. George’s Chapel where he will lay a wreath on Her Late…
King Charles and Queen Camilla to host State Visit from Japan - despite election campaign
4th June 2024
The Emperor and Empress of Japan will make a State Visit to Japan at the end of June despite the ongoing general election campaign.
State Visit put in question by politics
The State Visit had been announced earlier this year but was put in doubt when Prime Minister…
The King and Queen have enjoyed a day at Epsom, making a surprise visit to one of the most famous horse racing festivals in the world.
Their Majesties had a runner in one of the best known stakes, the Oaks, but the day would end in disappointment for them as their horse failed to place.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Epsom (Photo by Charlie Proctor)
Treasure was a long shot in…
ABBA were given a very special royal honour in Stockholm as the King of Sweden created new members of an ancient order of chivalry for the first time in fifty years.
Global spotlight on royal ceremony in Stockholm
Carl XVI Gustaf appointed all four stars of the group…
The 80th anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching. On 6 June 1944 over 100,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches at Normandy and would recapture the beach over the following days. The British Royal Family will be taking part in commemorations marking the…
Trooping the Colour takes place on 15 June 2024 to celebrate the Monarch’s official birthday. King Charles will attend this spectacular celebration and this year, His Majesty will participate in a carriage rather than on horseback. The decision has been made as The King continues to receive treatment for cancer.
As final preparations for the ceremony are made, what is the centuries old…
