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…
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…
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…
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 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 praises the work of the Welsh Senedd as she opens its new session
15th October 2021
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…
