Tony Abbott, the Australian Prime
Minister, made an announcement this morning that Her Majesty had
accepted his recommendation on the investiture of two Knights
of the Order of Australia. The two were to be awarded to The Duke
of Edingburgh and Sir Angus Houston. Knighthoods were recently
reintroduced to the Australian Honours list by Prime Minister
Abbott with mixed reception. Some have claimed…
The Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)
accreditation acknowledges estates' work and dedication
towards the management of farm land and estates. It is an
internationally recognised award which looks to reward those who
have shown excellence in their land…
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh spend Anniversary in Scotland
20th November 2014
The Queen and Prince Philip’s 67th
wedding anniversary was today celebrated with an RAF flypast in
Moray, Scotland, while they were visiting the area. Her Majesty
visiting service personnel and families of 39 Engineer Regiment on
Thursday 20th November 2014 at Kinloss…
The new academy will offer leaders the
chance to develop skills to deal with major policy challenges and
the critical issues facing the world today. Before unveiling a
plaque to commemorate her visit, The Queen was invited to say a few
words, "I am delighted the Royal Institute of International Affairs
had launched this academy as it approaches its first centenary
anniversary. I wish the…
The new gardens have been created using
soil from 70 World War One battlefields as well as from the
Commonwealth War Graves Cemeteries in Flanders and The Queen and
King Philippe of Belgium both laid a wreath in the gardens. They
were closely followed by representatives of…
Prince Philip, who attended Gordonstoun
from 1934 to 1939, was one of the school’s original pupils;
becoming only the tenth person to attend when he arrived. Arriving
in his black Land Rover on Monday, the Duke was met by Her
Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Moray, Grenville…
Princess Anne to visit island where Prince Philip is worshipped as a god
4th September 2014
Vanuatu is an island in the South
Pacific, to the west of Fiji. The nation was under the joint
rule of the United Kingdom and France until 1980, when it attained
independence. However, it continues to remain a part of the
Commonwealth, and is occasionally visited by members of the Royal
Family. However, there is one royal whose visits are more
anticipated than those of others. In a remote…
Her Majesty and Prince Philip were joined
by Charles and Camilla at a reception to mark the opening of the
Games. Also attending were the Earl of Wessex, who is vice patron
of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and The Countess of Wessex.
The Royal party met and spoke with…
The Bloodhound SSC is the fastest, most
powerful land vehicle in the world, with a maximum speed of 1,000
mph, which it can reach in less than 60 seconds. Engineers are
currently in the process of building this supersonic car, which is
set to be tested in Cornwall next…
Her Majesty was joined by The Duke of
Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Michael of Kent and Princess
Alexandra for the solemn drumhead service at the Royal Hospital
Chelsea in London. The ceremony included a march by reservists
accompanied by the Honourable Artillery Company band. The service
is held on the centenary of the shooting of Archduke Franz
Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. The…
