The MBE (Member of the Order of the
British Empire) goes to someone who has contributions to arts and
sciences, charitable and welfare organisations, or someone who has
outstanding public service. For 103-year-old Rajindar Singh Dhatt,
recognition by His Majesty King Charles is a long time coming. He
was recognised for his services to the South Asian Community in the
United Kingdom. Born in…
Sandringham might need a bigger table: royal Christmas dinner could be an epic affair this year
10th December 2024
They might just need a bigger table – the
Royal Family will gather in force at Sandringham for Christmas Day
this year. As the Prince of Wales sat down to a festive lunch on
his visit to the Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, he revealed just
how many people he’ll be…
How Queen Elizabeth II stopped a cheeky cigarette break at an historic royal wedding
9th December 2024
They were two of the guests of honour at
one of the most historic of royal weddings but they were still
stopped in their tracks as they attempted to pop outside for a
quick smoke. Tom Parker Bowles and his sister, Laura, were in the
middle of the celebrations marking the…
Some royal Christmas Broadcasts are
joyful events while others deal with more difficult times. While
1992 may be one of the Royal Family’s worst years ever, Queen
Elizabeth II still found positivity for her speech. The year
1992 was known as The Queen’s annus horribilis. Three of her
children ended their marriages: the Prince and Princess of Wales
separated, the Duke and Duchess of…
First clues on who will join King Charles and Queen Camilla for Royal Family Christmas
8th December 2024
The first hints at who will be
celebrating Christmas at Sandringham with The King and Queen have
appeared. Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, has indicated
that he will be joining the Royal Family for their festive
celebrations there for the first time. Speaking…
In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II made history
with a big step forward. Queen Elizabeth II made her first
Christmas broadcast in 1952, twenty years after her grandfather,
King George V, began the tradition. However, in 1957, Queen
Elizabeth became the first monarch to make a…
The Princess of Wales hosted her fourth
annual carol service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey
with a bold look from two of her favourite designers.
Catherine re-wore a scarlet Alexander MacQueen coat to the service.
She first wore the piece in 2020 when she attended the official
launch of her Hold Still photography project. The
double-breasted coat has black buttons on the…
Prince Louis has a sweet Christmas message for some special people
6th December 2024
Prince Louis had a special handwritten
message for some very important people in his life. Attending the
Together at Christmas service organised by his mum, the Princess of
Wales, Louis joined other guests in leaving a note on the Kindness
Tree outside Westminster…
Sophie debuts sparkling gift as the Royal Family meet at Buckingham Palace
6th December 2024
Several members of the Royal family were
wearing a special gift when they attended the State Banquet for the
Amir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace. For the first time, a range of
royals were seen with the family order of King Charles III. The
Royal Family Order is presented…
In 1937, King George VI made his first
broadcast on Christmas Day. King George VI unexpectedly ascended to
the throne in December 1936 after his elder brother, King Edward
VIII, abdicated after less than a year as monarch. Given his shock
and all of the upheaval, George VI did not make a Christmas
broadcast in 1936. George was anxious about the broadcast as
public speaking made him nervous…
