A royal financial expert has asked for more transparency in the Queen’s finances and said that the “suspicion” is that money from the Duchy of Lancaster funds her children’s private lives.
The Duchy of Lancaster, an investment portfolio of land, property and financial investments has reported an income of 7.9%. The income from the Duchy funds the operating costs of some…
The Queen has approved the appointment of Baroness Hale of Richmond as President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom upon the retirement of Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury.
Baroness Hale, who was previously appointed Deputy President of The Supreme Court in June 2013…
The Queen is reportedly a fan of ABBA’s Dancing Queen and loves to dance along to the music.
BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans told a friend that Her Majesty made the revelation during a dinner at Windsor Castle much to the amusement of guests.
She apparently said: “I…
The Duke of Edinburgh conducted his final scheduled public engagement on Wednesday morning as he and The Queen visited Canada House to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.
During the visit, The Queen and Prince Philip viewed artefacts and displays celebrating ‘Canada 150′ and also met young Canadians, business leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and members of…
Today marks the century of a momentous decision, but one borne out of potential crisis and some would argue a very good call as European history panned out. Queen Victoria, had taken the decision in the nineteenth century to give the Royal House her husband’s title. Hence…
It has been announced that The Queen has appointed two new Ladies in Waiting to assist Her Majesty in her official duties.
The Court Circular reads: “The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Lady Elizabeth Leeming and Mrs. Simon Rhodes to be Extra Ladies in Waiting to…
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced that The Queen has appointed former astronaut, Julie Payette, as the country’s new Governor General.
Ms Payette will be officially installed into office in a ceremony scheduled to take place in the Autumn.
Speaking after the appointment was confirmed, the 53-year-old said: “This is a very great honour for me and my family…
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh opened the new £60 million headquarters for London’s Metropolitan police force on Thursday.
The event was filled with sombre moments, but 96-year-old Prince Philip ensured there were light-hearted moments as well. The official opening…
During every State Visit, a lavish banquet is held and the visiting dignitaries or royalty are the guests of honour. Senior members of the Royal Family usually are in attendance as well. At tonight’s state banquet, The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Anne, the Princess Royal, the Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and for his first ever…
