A much-loved cheeky feature has been quietly retired from Google Maps following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Prior to her death, if one were to access the street view around Buckingham Palace, they would see a “royal” figure representing the neighbourhood the user was navigating. The figure would also appear around Windsor Castle and Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Google…
A historic moment in sport as The King enjoys his first ever runner as monarch after inheriting The Queen's horses
29th September 2022
There were historic scenes in the horse racing world on Thursday evening after The King enjoyed his first ever runner as sovereign.
Educator was the the first horse to carry the royal silks for King Charles III and finished in 2nd place in a Handicap at Salisbury…
Queen Elizabeth II’s cause of death has been made publicly available for the first time on her death certificate.
The official document, which was registered in Aberdeenshire on September 16th, reveals that the 96-year-old monarch died from “old age.”
This…
Star Wars composer and Disney CEO are the last honorary knighthoods approved by The Queen
29th September 2022
Star Wars composer John Williams and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are the last honorary knights approved by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Ninety-one-year-old Williams was cited for his contributions to the film music industry. As for Iger, he was acknowledged for his contribution to UK and US relations.
Williams is considered one of the world’s greatest film composers and has won…
Unsurprisingly, corgi sales in the UK have continued to trend upward since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September.
As reported by Insider, Pets4Home has shared that the search volume for corgis has increased nearly 100% since the late Queen’s funeral, with…
River Thames tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will include very special vessel
24th September 2022
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is holding a flotilla on Saturday, 24 September, to honour the late Queen’s historic life and reign. The flotilla includes a particularly special lifeboat with a royal connection.
The RNLI’s flotilla will be four miles…
Queen Rania shares a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in her Earthshot Innovation Summit speech
24th September 2022
As a member of the council of the Earthshot Prizes, Queen Rania gave a speech at the Earthshot Prizes Innovation Summit in New York City.
It was scheduled that Prince William, who founded the Earthshot Prizes in 2020, would travel to the Big Apple for the event, but royal mourning prevented him from doing so. However, he did manage to send a pre-recorded video message for the…
Queen Elizabeth II's passion for protecting a special Tennessee animal revealed
23rd September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of horses, and that extended all the way to the United States.
What was less known was Her Late Majesty’s passion for protecting a special breed of horse native to Tennessee – the Tennessee Walking Horse.
Special exhibition showcasing The Queen is extended in homage to Her late Majesty
22nd September 2022
A special exhibition showcasing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be extended in homage to Her late Majesty.
The exhibition, which has opened in Trafford, was originally planned as a celebration of the monarch’s 70-years on the throne. It has now been…
US politicians show brief unity at memorial service for Queen Elizabeth
22nd September 2022
A thanksgiving service was held in Washington D.C.’s National Cathedral to honour Queen Elizabeth II, with politicians from both US political parties in the congregation to remember the British monarch.
The Democrats and Republicans put their differences aside for the hour-and-a-half ceremony, including Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
The leading…
