On this day in 1982, an intruder managed to evade security and break into Buckingham Palace making his way into The Queen’s bedroom whilst she was in residence.
This incident is to this day one of the worst royal security breaches in modern history, with The Queen only managing to get help when she offered the intruder a cigarette.
The intruder was an unemployed decorator, Michael Fagan…
Seventy years ago today Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Elizabeth & Philip Mountbatten
9th July 2017
Seventy years ago today, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
The couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947 – meaning in just four months time The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will…
The Queen has hired her first ever black equerry – Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah.
The 38-year-old will be tasked with supporting the monarch at her official engagements, which include public engagements and private audiences at Buckingham Palace.
He…
Prince William and Prince Harry looked full of nostalgia as they flipped through a photo album that Diana, Princess of Wales, collated more than 20 years ago.
In a promo released by ITV for the new documentary, Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, the two brothers chat as they recall precious moments they spent with their late mother before her tragic death in 1997.
Holding a photo of himself…
Prince Charles's "concern" over Prince Harry serving in Army Air Corps
7th July 2017
Yesterday, Prince Charles, as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, helped celebrate their 60th anniversary at Salisbury Cathedral.
Arriving by helicopter, the first-in-line to the British throne was on hand to present the corps with their new military colour.
Prince…
If you are one of those who spend a large chunk of their day on the grid switching over from one social feed to another without taking their eyes off their phone, then Prince Harry has a warning for you.
Speaking at a panel event entitled “Encouraging Happy Young Minds”…
Prince Philip has presided over what is thought to be his last presentation reception for the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a scheme he founded 60 years ago.
According to The Royal Diary which lists future engagements each member of The Royal Family will attend, the 96-year-old Prince only has four more events to attend before his retirement.
In May, it was announced that the 96-year-old Prince…
World Premiere of Dunkirk to be attended by Prince Harry alongside Veterans
6th July 2017
A new film by director Christopher Nolan will host its world premiere in London and will be attended by Prince Harry, as well as Veterans.
Held at the Odeon Leicester Square, Prince Harry and the three veterans from Dunkirk, Kosovo and Afghanistan will be the guests of…
A Shetland Pony got a mouthful of The Queen’s flowers today in Scotland as Her Majesty visited Stirling Castle in Scotland.
The pesky pony nibbled her posy as the 91-year-old Monarch leant in to pet the animal.
But known for her love of horses, The Queen took the…
The Duke of Edinburgh only has five more public engagements before he retires according to The Royal Diary which lists all future events.
In May, it was announced that the 96-year-old Prince would be retiring from public duty in the Autumn. As it is only the Summer, it is possible more last minute engagements could be announced.
However, Buckingham Palace said in May that he will not accept any…
