The FindMike campaign in 2014 captivated
the public when Jonny Benjamin reached out to find the stranger who
saved his life. Benjamin, who was 20-years-old at the time, was
diagnosed with schizophrenia and felt that he had hit “rock bottom”
when he was about to commit suicide by leaping to his death from
the Waterloo Bridge in central London in 2008. Fate intervened when
an unknown…
MPs are debating whether to create a
separate national anthem for England today which will replace ‘God
Save the Queen’ at sporting events. The idea, which has already
been debated earlier on in the year, was proposed by Chesterfield
MP Toby Perkins who believes England…
The historic Corn Exchange Road in
Stirling, Scotland, is under consideration to be renamed in honour
of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday in a few months time.
Conservatives on Stirling Council, Neil Benny and Martin Earl, have
called to rename the road that is home to…
The Earl of Strathmore, the Queen's cousin, has passed away
29th February 2016
After a long battle with cancer, The Earl
of Strathmore and Kinghorne, better known Lord Strathmore has
passed away. Michael Fergus Bowes-Lyon died in hospital in
London at the age of 58 on Saturday, he was a first cousin once
removed of Queen Elizabeth. He was once an army captain and had
four sons and two step-daughters. He was the 18th earl of the
estate in Angus, a frequent spot the Queen…
Prince Charles spends a busy day in Wales
28th February 2016
Prince Charles had a busy day on Friday
as he toured South and West Wales. He visited Airborne Systems, a
parachute factory in Llangeino; met students from Stebonheath
Primary School in Carmarthenshire and workers at Prysmian Cables
and Systems in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Whilst…
Canadians disavow citizenship oath to Queen
27th February 2016
After comments came down from the
Canadian province of Ontario’s highest court, a group of Canadians
both new and old, have been publicly disavowing their oath to Queen
Elizabeth that they took when becoming citizens. The pledge is
still required during the citizenship…
Details about William and Kate's tour of India and Bhutan revealed
26th February 2016
Earlier today, Kensington Palace released
further details about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming
tour to India and Bhutan. The tour is set to take place over seven
days, from April 10th to April 16th. Their Royal Highnesses will
arrive in India on Sunday, April 10th. The first stop on their
itinerary is Mumbai, the country’s financial capital. Mumbai is
also the creative…
Queen Elizabeth to have Crossrail named after her
23rd February 2016
London is paying tribute to the Queen by
naming its newest underground railway after her, it was revealed
today. The Crosssrail project, which cost £16bn, will be known
as the Elizabeth line when it’s done and opened in
2018. London mayor Boris Johnson made the…
Is the reason behind "workshy" Prince William his air ambulance job?
23rd February 2016
Prince William has recently come under
fire being called “lazy” and “workshy” because he has only carried
out two royal engagements so far in 2016, this being on top of his
part-time job as an air ambulance pilot. In defence of the future
king…
Queen Elizabeth writes foreword for book about her faith
22nd February 2016
It is a rarity for a member of the Royal
Family to speak of their beliefs, but to celebrate her 90th
birthday, Queen Elizabeth has written about her religious beliefs
in a book. Her Majesty has written the foreword to The Servant
Queen and the King She Serves. In the foreword, she notes how
grateful she is for God and the public for praying for her. In
order to create the book that gives readers…

