The Queen’s year has a seemingly
unalterable shape to it and yet each twelve months is peppered with
differences while staying true to the tradition that has made it so
familiar. The past twelve months has brought a busy public diary
for Elizabeth II while behind palace doors, the Head of State has
carried out a ceaseless string of audiences and meetings. There
have been investitures, Privy…
The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast once again tops Christmas TV ratings
26th December 2018
The Queen’s Christmas Day Broadcast has
once again topped the TV ratings as more than 6.4 million viewers
tuned in to watch the message in the UK alone. The traditional
speech was watched by a combined 6.4 million people on the BBC, ITV
and Sky. The true figure is probably…
The Queen and members of The Royal Family attend Christmas Day Church Service at Sandringham
25th December 2018
The Queen was joined by members of her
family on Christmas morning at St Mary Magdalene Church for the
traditional Christmas Day Service. The Prince of Wales led the
family into church on foot. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex followed
behind alongside the Duke and Duchess of…
The Queen’s Speech 2018 in full: For
many, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s
College, Cambridge, is when Christmas begins. Listened to by
millions of people around the world, it starts with a chorister
singing the first verse of Once In Royal David’s City. The priest
who introduced this service to King’s College Chapel exactly 100
years ago was Eric…
The Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Christmas Church Service together
25th December 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess
of Sussex were in high spirits on Tuesday morning as they attended
church service at Sandringham. The two royal ladies arrived at
church together, alongside their husbands, the Duke of Cambridge
and the Duke of Sussex. The Duke of…
The Duchess of Cornwall missed the
Christmas Day Church Service at Sandringham on Tuesday. Her
husband, the Prince of Wales, walked to church on his own with his
children and daughters-in-law following behind. The reason behind
Camilla’s absence is unclear, although…
The Duke of Edinburgh has missed the
traditional Christmas Day Church Service at Sandringham this
morning. Buckingham Palace says there is no cause for any concern
and that the Duke is not ill. Prince Philip retired from public
life in 2017. He now only makes the occasional appearance. He will
spend the rest of the day celebrating Christmas in private with his
family. Royal expert Phil Dampier…
The Queen to urge people to overcome their "deeply held differences" in 2018 Christmas Broadcast
23rd December 2018
The Queen will tell the nation to
overcome their “deeply held differences” on Tuesday as Her Majesty
addresses the nation in her annual Christmas Broadcast. In her
televised message, The Queen will say: “Even with the most deeply
held differences, treating…
Lady Gabriella Windsor to marry in St George's Chapel in Windsor
21st December 2018
Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, is to marry next year at St
George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Photo Copyright:
Laura McCallen / Royal Central Lady Gabriella is engaged to marry
her to her long-term boyfriend Thomas Kingston. Their upcoming
wedding will be the third marriage to take place in St George’s
Chapel in less than a…
