The 1960s had come to an end and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was about to enter her eighth decade. The 1970s in Britain were notably famous for economic failure, weak government and demands for reform for many historic British institutions, the Church of England, Armed Forces and the law to name but a few, some were even demanding reform for the Monarchy itself.
Queen Elizabeth The Queen…
The Queen inspects copy of modern Magna Carta at Buckingham Palace reception
25th February 2015
The Queen has inspected a modern copy of the Magna Carta at Buckingham Palace during a reception to mark the world’s most famous document’s 800th anniversary.
The Magna Carta was signed and sealed 800 years ago.
Her Majesty is patron of the Magna Carta Trust…
After the hugely successful ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London, creators of the art installation, sculptor Paul Cummins, 37, and theatre designer Tom Piper, 50, were given MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by…
After 41 years have passed, The Duke of Edinburgh is passing his title on as Grand President of The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Prince Andrew. In 1974, Prince Philip took over from Lord Mountbatten and has served ever since.
Photo Credti: The Duke of York @thedukeofyork
Prince Philip handed over the “Kabonga” to Prince Andrew as he takes up the role of Grand President and…
Prince Charles and Camilla to undertake four day visit of the United States
20th February 2015
Clarence House have announced that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the United States next month to undertake a range of engagements to promote the UK’s relationship with the US.
The Prince of Wales last visited the country in 2011 and The…
After the death of her husband in the 195o’s, the 1960’s brought great excitement and also significant loss for The Queen Mother.
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She began the decade with a wedding and another grandchild. On 6 May 1960, Princess Margaret married…
Duke of Cambridge’s itinerary for Japan and China tour released
19th February 2015
After it was announced last year that The Duke of Cambridge would be planning on visiting Japan and China in 2015, the itinerary for Prince William’s tour at the end of this month has now been released. At the request of Her Majesty’s Government, The Duke will first travel to Japan on Thursday 26th February, and then depart for China on 1st March. William will then end his tour and depart for…
Letter from Prince Philip reveals 'nightmare week' for Royal Family following Diana's death
18th February 2015
A letter written by Prince Philip to his niece, Princess Margarita of Baden, has been bought at auction for £2,300. The letter details the nightmare week immediately after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The letter reveals Prince Philip’s sadness at the…
Portrait of Anne Boleyn believed to have been identified with facial recognition technology
17th February 2015
A portrait of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, is thought to have been identified using facial recognition technology.
Anne Boleyn’s portraits were mostly destroyed after her death
Many portraits since Anne’s demise have claimed to be of the woman…
An extraordinary collection of royal memorabilia dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria is set to be auctioned this week for thousands of pounds.
A rare photograph of the Duke (previously King Edward VIII) and Duchess of Windsor.
The rather impressive collection, previously belonged to the avid collector Jim Hanson. The collection showsboth the present and past Royal Family in a way that…
