In the opening moments of his speech at
the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer, King Charles recalled
how his grandfather had called the D-Day Landings the “Supreme
Test” and praised the brave men and women who undertook the day’s
challenges. “How fortunate we were, and the entire free world, that
a generation of men and women in the United Kingdom and other
Allied nations did not…
The Prince of Wales thanks Canadian veterans for "our freedom" in emotional speech on Juno Beach
7th June 2024
The Prince of Wales led the Royal
Family’s tribute to Canadian veterans at commemorations for the
80th anniversary of D-Day , commending those who served and
thanking them for “our freedom.” Prince William attended the D-Day
80 commemorative event at Juno Beach…
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…
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 commemoration in Portsmouth on
Wednesday to remember the anniversary and the “greatest
generation.” King Charles, Queen…
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…
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 Majesty’s tomb. The Empress of Japan will
accompany him on this private visit to the Chapel. The moving
moment will…
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…
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 to the Royal Order of Vasa in a
ceremony that attracted attention around the world. Björn Ulvaeus
and Benny Anderson were…

