Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London after contracting an infection. Buckingham Palace have said that Prince Philip was admitted to hospital last night as a precautionary measure. The 96-year-old Duke is said to be in good spirits but is disappointed to miss the State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales will accompany his mother to…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Theresa May cancels the 2018 State Opening of Parliament

Theresa May has reportedly cancelled the 2018 State Opening of Parliament in order to opt for a two-year Parliamentary session instead of the usual one-year session. According to The Telegraph,  the 2017 speech will last the whole two years so that the amount of turbulence with the Brexit and DUP negotiations is reduced. [commentary] Analysis by Charlie Proctor, Royal Central’s…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen releases unprecedented message on her official birthday

The Queen has sent a poignant message to mark her Official Birthday, paying tribute to those who have been affected by a series of tragic events in Manchester and London. This is the first time Her Majesty has released a statement on her Official Birthday, which shows the significance of the past few weeks and the impact they had on her personally. ”Today is traditionally a day of…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Prince Harry salutes soldiers at Beating Retreat

Prince Harry saluted soldiers performing at the Beating Retreat earlier this week. The concert is held at the Horse Guards Parade in Westminster. The Beating Retreat takes place in front of St James’s Park, which accommodates a mammoth 58 acres of green space. The Beating Retreat is “a spectacular evening pageant of music and military precision drill, including horses, cannon and fireworks.”…
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