The Queen looks set to address the nation
in a rare television address at some point within the next few
weeks. According to reports, Her Majesty is “waiting for the right
moment” to deliver a speech in an effort to calm nerves amidst the
coronavirus crisis. Buckingham Palace has been in talks with 10
Downing Street discussing the possibility of a televised speech.
With the exception…
The day is 13th June 1981, The Queen’s
Birthday Parade is just getting underway and The Queen was riding
on her horse Burmese to Horse Guards Parade to begin the Troop. Her
Majesty was about to turn into the Parade ground when,
from the crowd, six shots were fired.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit NHS staff working all hours to deal with coronavirus crisis
20th March 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a
visit to the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon to meet staff
members who take NHS 111 calls from the public. “The last few
weeks, and more recent days have been understandably concerning
with the continuing spread of…
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 around…
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 and…
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 been…
