The Queen has cancelled a series of engagements after being ordered to rest by her doctors.
The 95-year-old monarch was “reluctant” to accept the advice according to Buckingham Palace.
It is not understood to be a matter of concern, and the advice has been issued in an abundance of caution.
Her Majesty was due to visit Northern Ireland this week to mark the country’s…
Palace sources: The Queen's medical issue is not covid related
20th October 2021
Sources close to Buckingham Palace say that The Queen has not cancelled a series of engagements due to coronavirus.
The 95-year-old monarch has cancelled a two-day visit to Northern Ireland after being ordered to rest by her doctors.
The 95-year-old monarch was…
Entrepreneurs welcomed to Windsor by The Queen
20th October 2021
The Queen and members of the Royal Family attended a reception at Windsor Castle for the Global Investment Summit taking place in the United Kingdom on Tuesday.
Joined by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince Michael of…
The Queen welcomes the new Governor-General of New Zealand
20th October 2021
On Tuesday, 19 October 2021, The Queen virtually received Governor-General Designate of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro. The Queen was at Windsor Castle for the call while Dame Cindy was at Government House in Wellington; she will be sworn in on Thursday, 21 October.
Dame Cindy will be the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand and the fourth woman to hold the role.
During the virtual…
When Her Majesty was nominated for Oldie Magazine’s “Oldie of the Year Award”, she penned a letter to the publication with some wise words: “You are as old as you feel.” Although she turned down the award, saying she didn’t “believe…
The Queen declares 'you're as old as you feel' as she turns down award
19th October 2021
The Queen has turned down the honour of being named ”Oldie of the Year”, declaring that age is a state of mind.
As her daughter in law, the Duchess of Cornwall, handed out the annual prizes honouring members of the older generation, it was revealed that Her…
Treetops where Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign began under threat
19th October 2021
It is true to say that there is beauty in simplicity, and Treetops truly encapsulates that. Treetops, the oldest safari lodge in Kenya, has been a firm favourite for royalty and celebrities alike for almost 90 years.
Unfortunately, Treetops, along with another two of Kenya’s historic hotels within the lush county of Nyeri, have now been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
The Queen receives a special memento at Ascot Racecourse to mark Her Majesty's lifelong commitment to horse racing
16th October 2021
The Queen has received a special memento at Ascot Racecourse to recognise the monarch’s lifetime commitment to horse racing.
Sir Francis Brooke, Her Majesty’s representative at Ascot, presented the monarch with the award as part of her induction to British…
The Queen celebrates her best racing season in over 70 years with a trip to Ascot Racecourse
16th October 2021
The Queen visited Ascot Racecourse on Saturday to watch Champions Day – a meeting where the very best racehorses meet to crown the champions of the turf.
Saturday marked the end of the ‘core’ flat season, with the champion jockey being crowned, and…
The Queen officially opened the sixth session of the Senedd in Cardiff on Thursday, accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Prior to the Senedd’s opening, the royals were treated to performances of the Welsh and British national anthems and an honour guard.
Throughout the day, the Welsh community’s response to the global pandemic was on display, with special…