Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen oversees scaled back Trooping the Colour

The Queen has arrived for the scaled back version of Trooping the Colour which marks her official birthday this year. The parade is taking part at Windsor Castle. Strict social distancing was in place as the very different Sovereign’s Birthday Parade got underway with the National Anthem. BBC still/ fair use The scaled back ceremony, in which the Welsh Guards are trooping their…
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CoronavirusKing Charles III

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to return to London

The Prince of Wales is heading back to Clarence House after almost three months of isolation in Scotland. Prince Charles, along with the Duchess of Cornwall, will be back in London by the end of next week when they will carry out their first public engagement since the coronavirus lockdown started. The Prince of the Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will formally welcome the President of…
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King Charles III

The Duke of Rothesay joins commemorations for forgotten battle of World War Two

The Duke of Rothesay has led commemoratios for Scottish soldiers on the 80th anniversary of the Battle for St. Valery. Prince Charles was joined by a lone piper at Birkhall as musicians around the world took part in the tribute. On June 12th 1940, the 51st Highland Division was forced to capitulate to Nazi forces as they battled to hold on to St. Valery in northern France. Many died and…
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Prince Philip

Royals across Europe celebrate Prince Philip's 99th birthday

The Royal Family has taken to social media to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s 99th birthday. A series of special photographs have been shared on official accounts to mark Prince Philip’s big day. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were first to send birthday wishes. Early on the morning of June 10th 2020, they added two photographs showing Prince Philip with Prince William and with…
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