In the end, they were all smiles. The US
State Visit wound to a close in Portsmouth with the Queen bidding a
formal farewell to President Donald Trump soon after both had taken
part in commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day
landings. The goodbyes, as is usual with a State Visit, were short.
A brief exchange of words, another photocall and the two heads of
state parted company…
The Queen has paid tribute to the
strength of those who fought on D-Day, 75 years ago, as she was
joined by US President Donald Trump at commemorations marking the
anniversary of the Normandy landings. President Trump was at the
Queen’s side as she stood to deliver a…
The Queen and the Prince of Wales have
been joined by world leaders for a special photo marking the 75th
anniversary of the Normandy Beach landings. The historic image was
taken as Elizabeth II and her heir arrived in Southsea, Portsmouth
for the UK’s national…
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke
to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His
speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future
with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which
he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the
good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to
free Europe from…
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend dinner with the Trumps at Winfield House
5th June 2019
Last night, the Prince of Wales and
Duchess of Cornwall were guests of honour at the US Ambassador’s
residence, Winfield House, for a black-tie dinner hosted by
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Their Royal
Highnesses attended on behalf of Her…
President Donald Trump and First Lady
Melania Trump, as is tradition, presented Her Majesty a gift as
part of the state visit that commenced on 3 June. The Trumps gave
The Queen a silver and silk poppy brooch from Tiffany & Co. The
gift, carefully selected by the First…
A few days after remarking that he didn’t
know the Duchess of Sussex could be “nasty” when discussing him,
the President of the United States has praised both the American
royal and her husband, the Duke of Sussex in a new interview with
Piers Morgan set to air this morning on Good Morning Britain. When
discussing Prince Harry, the President said, “I think he’s a
terrific…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will
visit Cumbria next week, according to Kensington Palace, where they
will “celebrate the resilience and spirit of rural and farming
communities in the region.” William and Kate will travel to
Keswick, a market town in Cumbria, next…
Her Majesty The Queen showed US President
Donald Trump one of the first copies of the Declaration of
Independence – signed on 4 July 1776 – in which the Thirteen
American Colonies announced their independence from the Crown. On
the throne at the time was King…
Day one of President Donald Trump and
First Lady Melania Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom ended
with a regal state banquet at Buckingham Palace. So, who were the
guests that toasted to The Queen and President? The British Royal
Family was represented by Her Majesty The Queen, the Prince of
Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke
of York, Earl and Countess…
