The Queen was absent from the annual
Easter Sunday Church Service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor
this week. Her Majesty has heavily reduced her diary in recent
months due to ongoing mobility issues, and was not expected to be
present at the service. Also unavailable was the Prince of Wales
and the Duchess of Cornwall, although the couple did represent the
monarch at the Maundy…
William and Catherine are joined by George and Charlotte at Easter Sunday Church Service in Windsor
17th April 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge led The
Royal Family to the annual Easter Sunday church service held at St
George’s Chapel, Windsor. In the absence of The Queen and the
Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall, William and Catherine were
the most senior royals in…
There are a few pieces in The Queen’s
jewellery vault that she has worn time and time again throughout
her reign. The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara remains one of her
favourite pieces to this day. The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
belonged to one of the most…
Invictus Games kick-off in the Netherlands
17th April 2022
The Invictus Games have kicked off in The
Hague, with 20 nations taking part in the nine athletic
competitions and the special Land Rover Driving Challenge. Princess
Margriet of the Netherlands, Honorary Chair of the Dutch Invictus
Games, was joined by her son, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, at the
opening ceremony, which saw both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
make speeches alongside the Prime…
Could a Jubilee legend be getting ready for a repeat?
16th April 2022
It’s one of the most iconic moments of
Jubilee celebrations and as the final countdown to the Platinum
party gets under way, there’s a suggestion it might just happen
again. Music legend Brian May has hinted that he might be preparing
for a repeat of his…
The Queen has been a fashion plate
throughout her 70-year reign, and some outfits have become
legendary. Among the most iconic is the bright pink dress The Queen
wore at her first jubilee celebrations in 1977, when she decided to
go bold to celebrate 25 years on the…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Coronation of The Queen
16th April 2022
One of the most recognisable and iconic
moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign is her 1953
Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched
by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more
watching from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II ascended
the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George
VI had only reigned for fifteen years…
A quiet day in Windsor hides a hive of royal activity
15th April 2022
Visitors to Windsor Castle got a right
royal treat this Easter as they came across a crop of royals on a
day out, two of them rather unexpected. Plenty of those visiting
the ancient royal residence on April 14th 2022 were hoping to catch
a glimpse of the Prince of Wales…
The Prince of Wales has overseen the
Royal Maundy service for the first time. Prince Charles represented
The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Prince was welcomed to the…
It is perhaps one of the biggest royal
security breaches of the 20th century, the day that Michael Fagan
broke into Buckingham Palace and made his way to The Queen’s
bedroom. Fagan would make his first intrusion into the palace in
early June 1982. He claims he shimmied up a drainpipe and startled
a housemaid who called security. Before guards arrived, Fagan
disappeared and security…

