The Countess of Wessex found herself on
the end of an enthusiastic bear hug as she carried out a day of
engagements in Oxfordshire. As she visited Charlbury Community
Centre, near Chipping Norton, one of the children who had come to
meet her jumped across to offer her a big cuddle. The Countess
looked delighted as several youngsters hugged her tightly. The
embrace came as Sophie visited the…
Diana Ross and Queen set to play for The Queen at her Jubilee as Platinum Party promises stellar line up
18th May 2022
It was one of the most famous moments of
all her Jubilees and now The Queen is set for a rerun as she marks
the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Platinum Party at the Palace
will feature a performance from Queen and Brian May. His rendition
of the national anthem from…
The Duke of Cambridge presents new colours to Irish Guards ahead of Trooping
18th May 2022
The Duke of Cambridge has presented new
colours to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards as Windsor Castle.
William, who has served as Colonel of the Irish Guards since 2011,
oversaw the ceremony at the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, with
around 450 soldiers involved. Prince…
The Queen undertook a surprise public
engagement in London, joining her youngest son for the completion
of the Elizabeth Line, a rail line name in her honour. Buckingham
Palace released a statement saying that The Queen, “In a happy
development,” would be able to join the Earl of Wessex to mark the
completion of the Elizabeth Line. Buckingham Palace continued, “Her
Majesty was aware of…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall have touched down in Newfoundland, commencing a royal
visit to Canada that will focus on indigenous communities and the
environment as the royals kick off the country’s Platinum Jubilee
celebrations. Upon arrival at the…
The Duke of Cambridge sent a personal
message of support to Jake Daniels, a footballer with the Blackpool
FC after he publicly came out on Tuesday. In a tweet from the
Kensington Palace account, William wrote: “Football should be a
game for everyone. “What Jake has…
The Queen found herself in a unique
position in the summer of 1976: she was both the head of state
responsible for officially opening the Summer Olympic Games in
Montreal and the mother of an Olympic competitor who would be
looking to medal. The entire Royal Family showed up for the
Montreal Olympics: the competitor, Princess Anne; The Queen and the
Duke of Edinburgh (then-head of the…
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are
well and truly under way as The Queen took part in festivities at
the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The main events of the long weekend
marking her 70 year reign start on June 2nd 2022 and details of
which royals will be leading the…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen opens Canadian Parliament for the first time
16th May 2022
The Queen’s first official tour of Canada
as its Sovereign included the State Opening of Parliament—the first
time a Canadian monarch had performed the duty. The Queen and the
Duke of Edinburgh carried out their Canadian tour as Monarch and
consort in October 1957…
Prince Edward makes confident debut in important royal role inherited from Prince Philip
16th May 2022
The Earl of Wessex beamed with happiness
as he completed the first major public part of an important royal
role inherited from his father. Prince Edward became President of
the Royal Windsor Horse Show in February 2022, taking over a
position held by Prince Philip for thirty years. As this year’s
show, celebrating the Platinum Jubilee, came to an end the Prince
was at The Queen’s…
