The Queen quipped that ”I don’t matter!” as she cut a cake at a reception on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee.
As she was shown the homemade creation, bearing an iced version of her official Platinum Jubilee logo, she was told that it was facing away from her so that the press could see the emblem the right way up.
”Oh, they can see it!” The Queen said with a…
'Congratulations!' A celebratory tune for The Queen as she hosts local volunteers on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee
5th February 2022
With just hours to go until the 70th anniversary of her reign, The Queen has hosted a reception for community and volunteer groups at Sandringham House.
There was cake, music and plenty of smiles as representatives from local charities, Little Discoverers which supports…
What are Elizabeth II's titles?
5th February 2022
With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch.
Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
The Queen takes in Jubilee history as the final countdown for her Platinum celebrations begins
4th February 2022
The Queen has come face to face with her royal history as she prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession.
Ahead of the moment her reign reaches 70 years, Her Majesty has been shown items from past Jubilees including special mementoes from her own historic anniversaries.
The Queen enjoyed browsing through items from the Royal Collection related to Jubilees and brought together for…
Prince Charles, 70 years as heir to the throne
4th February 2022
Every time The Queen passes another milestone in longevity, be it personal age or length of reign, there’s often the unspoken part of that milestone, which is that Prince Charles is now or continues to be the longest serving heir apparent in British history. The punchline…
The Tower of London's Platinum Jubilee preparations take root as the big day approaches
4th February 2022
The Tower of London is undergoing some serious changes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, with landscaping work underway.
Historic Royal Palaces will be making permanent changes to the moat at the Tower of London. “Superbloom” will see…
The hidden tragedy of 1952: Queen Mary's loss
3rd February 2022
Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother, lived to the age of 85 and saw 6 different reigns- Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V (her husband), King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. She faced immense personal tragedy, as she outlived three of her sons.
Prince John, the youngest child of King George V and Queen Mary, died on 18 January 1919 at the age…
Where does The Queen reign?
3rd February 2022
On Sunday, 6 February, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, 70 years on the throne. While most people associate her with the United Kingdom, she is also The Queen of fourteen other nations.
Her Majesty has been The Queen of Canada since she…
Prince Philip's saddest duty - telling his wife she was now Queen
3rd February 2022
February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day as Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United…
Luvverly Jubbly - the souvenirs on sale because they're wrong
3rd February 2022
Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s ‘jubbly!’
At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee commemorative pieces that just hit the market.
Looking to capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers rushed through a series of teacups, mugs and plates that read “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Now those pieces are being sold…