British Royals

Royal visits around the UK on Jubilee weekend revealed

Members of the Royal Family will take the Jubilee celebrations to different parts of the UK during the celebratory weekend at the beginning of June. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales during the long weekend that marks the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Northern Ireland during the celebrations while the Princess Royal…
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The history of the Gold State Coach as it becomes a Platinum Jubilee star

The Gold State Coach will play a central role over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, showcasing footage of The Queen, her historic reign, and her coronation on the newly-remodeled windows. Let’s look into the history of the Gold State Coach, which dates back to the reign of King George III and has been in use continuously ever since. The Gold State Coach was commissioned in 1760 by The…
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One of Camilla's favourite authors designs Platinum Jubilee T-shirt

One of the Duchess of Cornwall’s favourite authors has designed a special edition Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring two of his most iconic characters. Charles Mackesy, the celebrated children’s author, illustrator and artist behind The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse has designed a Platinum Jubilee t-shirt featuring the boy and the mole sitting on a heart-shaped Union Jack with the…
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“I’m so sorry” - Michael Owen apologises to The Queen after thrilling sporting battle 

Former professional footballer Michael Owen has apologised to The Queen after beating the monarch in a thrilling horse race at Chester. Owen, who is a successful racehorse owner, took on one of The Queen’s horses in a televised race worth over £26,000. Flaming Rib, a three-year-old colt owned by the former England striker, took on Her Majesty’s horse, King’s Lynn, in a five furling…
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