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…
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…
