The upcoming film Victoria and Abdul will
shine a light on the controversial friendship between Queen
Victoria and her servant, Abdul Karim, focusing on the colonialism
and Islamophobia of the time. Abdul Karim became a servant to the
Queen in 1887, alongside another Indian servant, and eventually
rising in the ranks until he became her Indian Secretary. In an
interview with New Hampshire Public…
The last few months have seen the
publication of many books and articles and airing of lots of TV
shows about Diana, Princess of Wales who died twenty years ago this
past August. These shows and articles usually examine Diana’s final
days and explain what effect her death…
Prince William attracted some controversy
earlier this week when he asked whether drugs should be legalised
while on a visit to Spitalfields Crypt Trust. “Can I ask you a very
massive question – it’s a big one – there’s obviously a lot of
pressure growing in areas…
Out-going Canadian Governor-General, The
Right Honourable David Johnston, gave an interview to Canadian
magazine Maclean’s as he prepares to wrap up a historical
seven-year term in the post. Johnston spoke about his time working
with the diametrically opposed governments of Prime Minister Steven
Harper and current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before shifting to
talk about Queen Elizabeth II and…
Canadian government considering eliminating historic royal liaison role
20th September 2017
Created in 1959, the position of Canadian
Secretary to the Queen (CSQ) is now under review as Canadian
government officials assess the future of the role. When the role
of CSQ was first created, the ceremonial duties it consisted of –
including acting as Canadian adviser…
The Queen meets Canada's incoming Governor General at Balmoral
20th September 2017
The Queen has met Canada incoming
Governor General at Balmoral for the first time. Former astronaut,
Julie Payette, was announced as the country’s new Governor General
earlier this year and will take up her role on October 2nd. Her
Majesty has bestowed several orders on Ms…
The Duke of Cambridge to attend the world premiere of Blue Planet II
18th September 2017
On Wednesday, 27 September Prince William
will join Sir David Attenborough and composer Hans Zimmer at the
British Film Institute IMAX cinema in London for the world premiere
screening of the BBC’s Blue Planet II. The special screening aims
to celebrate the show’s potential to inspire future generations of
marine conservationists and will see school children from Lionel
Primary School in…
Charles’s communications secretary denies reports that the Prince will not live at Buckingham Palace when he is King
16th September 2017
The Prince of Wales’s communications
secretary, Julian Payne, has denied reports that Prince Charles
will not reside at Buckingham Palace once he becomes King. The
Sunday Times reports that once he becomes Monarch, Charles will
remain at Clarence House rather than live…
Here is the speech that The Queen would make if World War III breaks out
15th September 2017
A speech to be delivered by The Queen in
the case of an outbreak of a new world war has been revealed. The
speech was written in 1983 at the height of the Cold War – a time
when tensions were extremely high and the possibility of World War
III was on the minds of…
The Queen's Private Secretary forced out of job by Charles & Andrew in furious palace row
15th September 2017
An investigation by The Times newspaper
has revealed that The Queen’s most senior aide, Sir Christopher
Geidt, was forced out of the job by the Prince of Wales in what the
paper describes as a ‘power struggle.’ Buckingham Palace and the
Prince of Wales are in the midst of a huge row over how best to
manage the transition arrangements for when Prince Charles succeeds
his mother as…
