On Thursday, The Queen met Max, a Arms Explosives search dog. Max has been to Afghanistan and is part of the Corps of Royal Engineers, which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. Her Majesty was there to commemorate this historic occasion.
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The Queen, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, inspected 140 troops in a open-topped Range Rover.
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Queen Elizabeth II becomes world's longest reigning living monarch following Thai King's death
13th October 2016
Queen Elizabeth II is now the world’s longest reigning living monarch following the death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol on Thursday.
The King, who was 88-years-old when he died, had been on the throne for 70 years.
Her Majesty The Queen, who now holds the accolade of…
Her Majesty The Queen has served as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for 64 years. Today, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, she received an award for her long-time service and exemplary conduct.
Receiving these medals could be considered long overdue since the Queen…
Controversy as Queen lobbies for Prince Charles to succeed her as Head of the Commonwealth
11th October 2016
The Commonwealth consists of 30% of the world’s population. It is made up of 53 member countries who are overseen by someone who acts as head of the body. Unlike inheriting the Monarchy and becoming head of state of 16 countries when his mother dies, it isn’t a guarantee that the Prince Charles will serve as head of the Commonwealth.
It has been revealed this week that The Queen has…
It is not unusual for those who get the chance to meet the Queen to speak of their awe at her warm and kind character. And it seems that veteran actor Brian Blessed is no different.
Speaking after receiving an OBE from the monarch at Windsor Castle for services to art and…
Holly, one of Her Majesty’s 2 remaining corgi’s has died of old age. The queen summoned a veterinarian while at Balmoral last week. The 13-year-old corgi was put to sleep and buried in the grounds. According to sources, the Queen can see the grave as she glances…
Add “fashionista” to the already crowded list of accolades Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has received in her 90th year. She has been placed on Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed List in a category of her own.
In a “Special Citation,” the Queen is honoured for her sixty-plus years of fashionable moments, with a list of the key dressers and designers that have influenced the style…
Everything you need to know about Queen Elizabeth's Yacht Britannia
29th August 2016
HMY Britannia by Tower Bridge. Credit: Lynda Poulter via Wikimedia Commons.
In service from 1954 until 1997, HMY Britannia is the former royal yacht of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the British throne in 1660…
The Queen fell victim to a cruel internet death hoax this week, with a viral story circulating that the 90-year-old died in her sleep.
Nigerian television among others took to twitter to report that Her Majesty had died, despite it being a fabrication created by an imitation…
Members of Royal Family congratulate Team GB & Commonwealth athletes following Olympic success
22nd August 2016
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to all of the Team GB athletes following their success at the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro.
In her message, Her Majesty wrote: “I offer my warmest congratulations to the athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth, for their success at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
“The outstanding…
