The spread of coronavirus and social
distancing measures to contain it have led to another major change
in royal life. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is
suspended for the forseeable future. In a short statement on Friday
morning, it was announced that ”in line with Government advice to
avoid mass gatherings, it has been agreed that the ceremonial
Changing of the Guard at…
The Queen has released a message to
citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth as the coronavirus pandemic
worsens. The Queen’s speech in full “As Philip and I arrive at
Windsor today, we know that many individuals and families across
the United Kingdom, and…
The Countess of Wessex has cancelled her
upcoming trip to Jersey due to the coronavirus pandemic. Her Royal
Highness had been due to visit the island next Tuesday to support
and learn about local charities. Sophie is Royal Patron of the
NSPCC and was supposed to visit…
Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding to
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will not be permitted to have any guests
present should it go ahead in May as planned. New guidance from the
Church of England states that the number of people attending church
weddings during the coronavirus crisis should be limited to the
legal minimum of five. These five people consist of the priest, the
bride, the groom…
There will be mild concern at Clarence
House today following the news that Prince Albert of Monaco has
tested positive for Coronavirus. Prince Albert, who is the first
head of state to be diagnosed with COVID-19, only attended an event
with the Prince of Wales last week…
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for
Windsor Castle as her Easter break is brought forward by a week due
to the Coronavirus pandemic. Her Majesty, who turns 94-years-old
next month, is likely to remain in Windsor for the few weeks, as
COVID-19 spreads at a rapid…
The Emperor and Empress of Japan won’t
now make a State Visit to the United Kingdom this Spring.
Confirmation that the visit was off came from Buckingham Palace
which said the event would be rescheduled for a later date. Emperor
Naruhito was due to make his first State Visit since he ascended
the Chrysanthemem Throne last year. However, given the ongoing
coronavirus pandemic, it has now…
Duke of Cambridge launches coronavirus donation appeal with National Emergencies Trust
19th March 2020
The Duke of Cambridge launched a special
appeal with the National Emergencies Trust in the wake of the
coronavirus pandemic currently spreading across the globe.
“Whenever and wherever adversity strikes, the people of the U.K.
have a unique ability to pull together,”…
On Tuesday, Royal Central reported on
what would happen should The Queen temporarily be unable to perform
her constitutional duties due to the government’s plans for all
over-70s to self-quarantine. Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem
as there are five…
The Queen's weekly audience with Boris Johnson to be conducted over the telephone for foreseeable future
18th March 2020
The Queen’s weekly audiences with Prime
Minister Boris Johnson are to be held over the telephone for the
forseeable future. The development comes as the monarch, who turns
94-years-old next month, decamped to Windsor away from the
hustle-and-bustle of Central London during the coronavirus
pandemic. i-Images/Pool Mr Johnson is unlikely to make the journey
to Windsor every week to…
