The Queen has been at Sandringham House in Norfolk for the best part of two months having departed London for her country retreat in December.
But as the Winter season comes to an end and the daylight extends later into the evening, Her Majesty will be preparing to travel back to Buckingham Palace any day now.
Leaving Sandringham is always a time tinged with sadness for the Monarch. Not only is…
The Queen's racing plans are thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine flu
7th February 2019
The Queen’s upcoming racing schedule has been thrown into jeopardy following an outbreak of equine influenza in the United Kingdom.
All racing in the UK has been suspended until next Wednesday at the earliest.
This means that The Queen’s horse, No Trumps, will…
It is being reported in the media that The Queen could make her eldest son, Prince Charles, Prince Regent once she reaches the age of 95.
So, could this happen? Is it possible for The Queen to hand over her delegation of duties without actually abdicating?
The short answer…
80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch – Queen Elizabeth II
6th February 2019
As The Queen begins her 68th year on the throne next week, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II.
The then Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI.
According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 million British residents were alive when King George died and…
The Queen ascended the throne 67 years ago today. She will mark the day, which is also the anniversary of her father’s death, privately at Sandringham in Norfolk.
Elizabeth II’s reign began at some point in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when King George VI…
Most of us have spent a restless night on the sofa for one reason or another, but according to a story only now revealed at a funeral, so has The Queen.
Friends of Her Majesty’s assistant dresser of 35 years, Peggy Hoath, gathered at her December funeral at Royal…
The Queen went on a walkabout after attending church in Norfolk as her Christmas break at Sandringham begins to draw to a close. She spoke to wellwishers as she attended Sunday service at church at West Newton which is on the Sandringham Estate.
The Queen, wearing a pale peach coat and hat, was accompanied by Countess Mountbatten of Burma as she made her way to the service. Later, the Queen…
There are plans in place for the Royal Family if things get dicey with unrest and riots in London next month when the UK leaves the EU if there is a “no deal” Brexit. Plans like these have been in place since the Cold War’s Cuban Missile Crisis and are…
The Queen sends message to President of Brazil following dam collapse
2nd February 2019
The Queen has sent a message to the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro following a dam failure in Brumadinho on 25 January at an iron ore mine site.
Her Majesty’s message was released yesterday on social media and the Royal Family’s website.
The Queen…
The Queen has called for people to seek common ground in comments that are widely being interpreted as a reference to the situation surrounding Brexit. The remarks came during a speech to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Institute at Sandringham during a royal visit on Thursday.
Speaking to WI members, the Queen said ”as we look for new answers in a modern age, I for one…
