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 Municipal Buildings
and Central Library – Queen Elizabeth Road. Rival politicians are
not happy with the idea and…
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…
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 ceremony, but some are
renouncing it as soon as the ceremony is over. Other Canadian’s are
now declaring their…
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…
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, Kensington Palace sources have said the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) has rules on rest periods, therefore William is not
allowed…
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…
Royal Tour rumoured for Canada's 150th anniversary
20th February 2016
On 1st July 2017, Canada will be
celebrating their 150th birthday and a Royal tour is rumoured to be
in the works. Back in November 2015, Canadian Heritage brought the
prospect up in a briefing note for Heritage Minister Heritage
Minister Mélanie Joly that went over Canada…
Weather does not discriminate; a fact
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall know all too well. The
gardens of their Scottish home, Birkhall were swept away by floods,
destroying 14 years of restoration work just after this past
Christmas. Cheering crowds greeted the royal pair in sunny
Stamford Bridge in east Yorkshire on Thursday. The current scene
was a stark contrast to the torrential rains…

