One of England’s most historic sites has
been taken over by the Platinum Jubilee. Stonehenge was lit up with
images of Her Majesty to mark the 70th anniversary of her reign as
Jubilee week began in earnest. English Heritage, which cares for
the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, chose eight photos of The
Queen, one from each decade of her reign, to project on to the
stones as her…
Details of three major royal visits
across the UK to mark the Platinum Jubilee have been shared just
days before the celebratory weekend gets under way. The Princess
Royal will visit Edinburgh on June 3 where she will meet
representatives of several of The Queen’s…
The Archbishop of Canterbury forced to miss Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee
31st May 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is
”deeply saddened” to be forced to miss the Service of Thanksgiving
for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after contracting Covid. The Most
Revd Justin Welby developed mild pneumonia last week and a test
just days before…
Princess Eugenie and her family are set
to start a new chapter in Portugal. Eugenie’s husband, Jack
Brooksbank, has a new job that will take the family to Portugal. He
will now work with Mike Meldman, a property tycoon – a business
partner of George Clooney. It is understood that Eugenie, Jack and
their one-year-old son, August, will split their time between
Portugal and the UK.
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are
centred mainly in London, with most events taking place in the
city, as is true of all Jubilees. However, The Queen has travelled
up to Balmoral ahead of her Jubilee weekend. Both Queen
Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II have spent…
The Unseen Queen: revelations from the Monarch in a poignant telling of Elizabeth II's early years
30th May 2022
We weren’t expecting an actual present
from the Royal Family for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II but
the special programme, The Unseen Queen, felt like something of a
gift in itself for anyone interested in her historic reign. The
programme, shown on the BBC at…
For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking
at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many
tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer
history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and
has been worn on countless historic occasions. In 1820,
George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell &
Bridge for over £8,000…
The Jubilee week - your guide to the spectacular events marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
30th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee weekend is just
around the corner. The festivities, which were announced almost a
year ago, are centred in London and will see the Royal Family lead
celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Royal
Central guides you through what…
it’s one of the most famous moments of
her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she
marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic
images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains
one of her best known.
The Imperial State Crown is one of the
most symbolic images of the royalty, though it only dates back to
1937. The real history lies in the jewels that adorn it. It was
created the Coronation of 1937 but while it was being planned, it
was believed it would be placed on the head of Edward VIII.
However, he abdicated in December 1936, and instead, his younger
brother became George VI and the…
