There have been moments of The Queen’s
reign that have gone instantly viral, and her first meeting with
then-First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009—where the two women were
seen hugging—made headlines around the world. Obama was
accompanying her husband, US President Barack Obama, to the G20
Summit when she met The Queen for the first time. In her memoir,
Becoming, Obama describes the…
''Passionate, devoted and a little abrupt'': the Dean of Windsor's tribute to Prince Philip sums up his life of service
29th March 2022
The Dean of Windsor has described Prince
Philip as ” one of those rare people who remained true to, and
guided by, what you might call ‘an inner spiritual compass” as he
paid tribute to him at a Service of Thanksgiving. The Very Reverend
David Conner said…
The Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and
the Princess Royal may have had a very special reason for wearing
dark green to the memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster
Abbey. The shade is also known as ‘Edinburgh Green’. Prince
Philip’s official…
The Queen spent several minutes chatting
with Doyin Sonibare who gave a moving eulogy at the Service of
Thanksgiving for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. Doyin, who has
achieved a Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award began
the memorial service with a powerful tribute to Prince Philip and
the positive impact that the scheme that was one of his life’s
passions has had on tens…
The Queen has paid a poignant tribute to
her late husband, Prince Philip, by wearing a brooch he had
designed and made for her at the memorial service for him at
Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty chose the gold and ruby brooch
designed by Andrew Grima and presented to her in…
Royals from Europe and beyond turned out
in force on Tuesday morning to remember the life of Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey. Foreign heads of state
including the Kings and Queens attended the service of thanksgiving
in London, eleven months after…
The Queen has arrived at the Service of
Thanksgiving for Prince Philip alongside their second son, Prince
Andrew. The Duke of York, who was asked to return his royal
patronages and military associations earlier this year, accompanied
his mother as she entered Westminster Abbey for the service. Andrew
walked with her to the front row of seats before The Queen, using a
stick, made her own way…
The British royals who attended Prince Philip's memorial service and those who were missing
29th March 2022
Over the past few days and weeks, there
has been much speculation in the media about which members of The
Royal Family would attend a service of thanksgiving at Westminster
Abbey, held in memory of the late Prince Philip. One great
uncertainty was whether Her Majesty The…
The royal children attend Prince Philip's memorial service as they remember their great-grandfather
29th March 2022
Prince George of Cambridge has taken his
place alongside his parents at the Service of Thanksgiving for the
Duke of Edinburgh. George, now 8, was joined at the ceremony by his
sister, Princess Charlotte, 6. The Duke’s eldest great grandchild,
Savannah Phillips…
The colours of the union flag dominate
the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking
place at Westminster Abbey. Predominantly red, white and blue
blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey. Among the
flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding
bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval
career. The…
