Buckingham Palace has announced major
changes to the royal diary for the coming months as coronavirus
continues to spread across the UK. The Queen and her family have
had to cancel garden parties and investitures while huge events,
including Trooping the Colour, are now in doubt. In a short
statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the Royal Household said
that ”’In consultation with…
Aides confirm that all royals aged over 70 will follow government advice and isolate if required
16th March 2020
Aides have confirmed that The Queen, the
Prince of Wales and all royals aged over 70 will go into isolation
should that be what the government advises. The government is
expected to advise all residents of the United Kingdom over the age
of 70 to self isolate in their…
Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled
15th March 2020
The Centenary Reception of the
Anglo-Netherlands Society due to be attended by Princess Beatrix of
the Netherlands and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on Tuesday
has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. An
official statement on their website reads…
Princess Anne, the Wessexes and the Gloucesters keep a packed diary despite the coronavirus outbreak
15th March 2020
The Earl & Countess of Wessex, the
Princess Royal and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester all have a busy
week of engagements ahead despite the coronavirus outbreak. Prince
Edward has seven engagements scheduled for next week, with his
wife, Sophie, listed to carry out one further visit. Princess Anne
is planning on carrying out five engagements across London. Also
keeping busy is…
The Queen is moved from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle after coronavirus crisis talks
15th March 2020
The Queen has taken up residence in
Windsor Castle after leaving Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty has
moved to Windsor following crisis talks as the government decides
how best to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. It is understood that
if the situation continues to…
Boris Johnson to tell The Queen, Charles & Camilla to stay in strict isolation for four months
15th March 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to tell
all over 70s, which includes The Queen, the Prince of Wales & the
Duchess of Cornwall, to self isolate in their homes for a period of
upto four months. ITV’s Political Editor Robert Peston says that
the government is…
In the United States of America, no
matter what situation occurs, it is said there is always a tweet
for every occasion when scrolling through President Trump’s social
media platforms. In the United Kingdom, no matter what situation
occurs, there is usually a comment or gaffe made by the Duke of
Edinburgh to match the occasion. The current coronavirus outbreak
is no exception, with a…
A horse named Republican finished ahead
of The Queen’s horse in a race at Kempton Park on Saturday
afternoon. Although he didn’t win the race, Republican finished in
6th position in the European Breeders Fund Paddy Power ‘National
Hunt’ E.B.F.
The Queen could be forced to miss Royal
Ascot for the first time in her 68-year-reign as the coronavirus
pandemic spreads. Her Majesty, who turns 94-years-old next month,
has never missed the five-day meeting in the entirety of her reign.
However, due to the ongoing…
The Queen has cancelled her future
engagements in what Buckingham Palace describes as a “sensible
precaution”. A palace spokesperson said: “As a sensible precaution
and for practical reasons in the current circumstances, changes are
being made to The Queen’s diary commitments in the coming weeks.
“In consultation with the Medical Household and Government, Her
Majesty’s…
