In the 64 years since her ascension, The
Queen has lent her unwavering support to over 600 charitable
organisations, including Battersea Dog’s and Cat’s Home and
Action for Children. But now, hundreds of charities stand to lose
this royal support as Her Majesty reviews her Patronages ahead of
her 90th birthday. However, The Queen is expected to make her role
as Patron of these charities the…
Duchess of Cornwall moved to tears by women’s stories of domestic abuse
28th January 2016
The Duchess of Cornwall had a trying day
as she listened to women speak of their stories of domestic abuse
at SafeLives yesterday. A national charity that works to protect
people from harm caused by partners or family members, SafeLives
hosted the event at their headquarters…
A new statue of The Queen will be erected
later this year in Gravesham to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday
celebrations. The artwork was commissioned by Gravesham Council and
is believed to be the only statue showing The Queen seated. The
bronze statue, mounted on a stone…
Majority of Australia’s state and territory leaders call for an Australian head of state
25th January 2016
Almost all of Australia’s state and
territory leaders have called for a new Australian head of state as
part of the country’s Republic movement. The proposed plans are to
remove The Queen as monarch, and replace her with a new
head of state for the country; a move backed by all of the
political leaders. The only leader who refused to sign the
declaration, which has been prepared by the…
A friend of Prince William, explorer
Henry Worsley, has died after falling ill whilst attempting a solo
crossing of Antarctica. The 55-year-old ex-army officer was just 30
miles short from his goal of becoming the first person to cross
Antarctica unaided. [getty…
Prince Philip looks to enjoy the
taste of his favourite beer yet again along with reports his
request for a bottle of a new tribute version of Double Diamond has
been accepted by the ale’s brewery. The Duke had reportedly gone
without his original beer of choice since…
The RSPCA could lose its royal
patronage when Prince Charles becomes King, over concerns it
is becoming too involved in the campaign against countryside
sports. The Queen is currently the Patron of the animal welfare
charity however, according to reports, the Prince of Wales has
privately raised “concerns” and disagrees with some of the
organisation’s key policies. It has…
After taking over as Patron of the RAF
Air Cadets from Prince Philip last December, the Duchess of
Cambridge will take on her first official engagement as Honorary
Air Commandant. On Sunday 7th February, the Duchess will help mark
the 75th anniversary of the RAF Air…
The Ministry of Defence has announced
that a senior RAF officer is to become the next Chief of Defence
Staff, the individual charged with leading all three Armed
Forces in the UK. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, 59, will
succeed General Sir Nick Houghton in the summer…
Her Majesty The Queen has been
immortalised in a new permanent first class letter mail stamp
issued by Canada Post in her honour. A permanent – or “P” – stamp,
is one which can be bought at the current postage price and will be
accepted at anytime that they are used in the future. The
stamp measures 20.25 mm x 23.55 mm, and was designed by Steven
Slipp, a designer from…
