The Queen’s Private Secretary is to step
down in what is seen as a surprise resignation. Sir Christopher
Geidt worked for The Queen for ten years. His sudden departure is
seen as apparently the first of a “slew” of staff member changes.
It is rumoured that other senior officials will be leaving before
Christmas, although this has not been confirmed by the Palace.
This…
The Queen conducts hundreds of
engagements every year and has undertaken tens of thousands in her
lifetime – many of which have been televised. So it might not
surprise you to learn that many of these engagements are rehearsed
in advance of the actual visit to ensure…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir Timothy Laurence visit Belgium to commemorate Passchendaele
30th July 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
alongside Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, arrived in Belgium on
Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele.
2017 marks 100 years since one of the bloodiest battles of World
War One which saw half a million Allied…
The Queen has asked Prince Charles to act
as her representative at the 2018 Commonwealth Games which are to
be held in Australia. The 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place
in April next year; 70 Commonwealth nations and territories will be
taking part. While representing The Queen, Prince Charles will
officially open the games and read out The Queen’s customary
message which will call upon…
Those following the visit of the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge to Warsaw last week may have observed the
Duchess playfully suggesting that they should try for a third
child, in response to the number of gifts they had received for
Prince George and Princess Charlotte from…
The Scottish Football Association has
received a fine of £4,000 after their fans booed “God Save the
Queen” during a match last month. During the World Cup qualifier at
Hampden Park this June, Scottish fans booed “God Save the Queen” as
it played for…
Earl Spencer says Diana's body has been targeted by gravediggers on four separate occasions
26th July 2017
Earl Spencer has revealed that there have
been four attempted break-ins to get access to the body of his
sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Speaking on BBC Radio
4’s Today Programme, the Earl said that attempts had been made to
steal or dig up her body four times in the past 20 years. He said:
“We have had four attempted break-ins towards her body in the last
20 years. I am very…
The brother of Princess Diana, Earl
Spencer, has said that he was lied to about her sons wanting to
walk behind the coffin during the funeral. Speaking to BBC Radio
4’s Today the Earl said that he was “lied to and told they wanted
to do it, which of course they…
The Duke of York’s Private Secretary has
called upon Australian entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas to the
Prince in an upcoming visit to the Gold Coast. Amanda Thirsk, who
is Prince Andrew’s Private Secretary, is also the Director of
Pitch@Palace – an…
Buckingham Palace has announced that the
Duke of Edinburgh will conduct his final engagement next Wednesday.
The 96-year-old will attend The Captain General’s Parade on
August 2nd which will mark the end of his public duties. Prince
Philip was appointed Captain General of the Royal Marines on 2nd
June 1953, in succession to the late King George VI. On the day,
His Royal Highness…
