The Queen is to miss the Service of
Thanksgiving for her reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London after
experiencing some discomfort during the first day of Platinum
Jubilee celebrations. In a brief statement, Buckingham Palace said
”The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but
did experience some discomfort. Taking into account the journey and
activity…
One big absence tinges the Platinum Jubilee with sadness, as The Queen misses "one familiar laughter"
2nd June 2022
The Platinum Jubilee is a unique
celebration. Enormous crowds were lining the Mall, with people
ready and eager to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary
reigning over the country and Commonwealth. But “one familiar
laughter” was missing. We knew this Platinum…
President Macron and former President Obama lead global tributes for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
2nd June 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron and
former US President Barack Obama have led the tributes that poured
in for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. In a video
message, which he published on his social media accounts, President
Macron praised the Queen for being one of…
Town criers across the Commonwealth have
announced the impending lighting of the Jubilee beacons. The
proclamation was read on the afternoon of June 2 2022 as
celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee got under way. Thousands
declared the upcoming beacons using words specially written for the
70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign by Jane L. Smith, the Town
Crier for Bognor Regis. The…
Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well
underway now with Trooping of the Colour finishing with an
impressive fly-past. While the Royal Air Force’s display in the sky
was incredible to watch, another duo stole the show- The Queen and
Prince Louis. The four-year-old…
While there have been debates for months
about whether or not he should be able to attend the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations publicly, Prince Andrew will not be attending
the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, 3 June at St. Paul’s
Cathedral because he has tested positive…
Queen Margrethe praises unwavering devotion of The Queen as Platinum Jubilee begins
2nd June 2022
Queen Margrethe has sent The Queen a
message of congratulations as Platinum Jubilee kicks off, praising
her as an “unfaltering presence and a pillar of strength.” In her
message, released earlier this morning, Queen Margrethe writes:
“Please accept my warmest congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee,
marking 70 years of reign, service and unwavering devotion to the
people of the United…
The Royal Family has taken to the
Buckingham Palace balcony for a historic appearance. The royals
appeared on the balcony to greet the jubilant crowds gathered to
celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone. The Queen walked onto the
balcony alongside Prince Charles. They…
The Duke of Kent takes leading Platinum Jubilee role as he accompanies The Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
2nd June 2022
The Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent,
took a leading role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as he
appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside the monarch for
Trooping The Colour. Her Majesty did not attend Horse Guards Parade
for her birthday parade…
The Queen takes Trooping the Colour salute from Buckingham Palace balcony for first time
2nd June 2022
The Queen has taken the salute as
Trooping the Colour ended from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
The salute at the parade ground was taken by the Prince of Wales,
accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal. Over
1200 military marched down the Mall towards the Palace following
the end of the ceremony at Horse Guards. As they approached the
royal residence, The Queen…