It would become one of the most important
speeches of a reign and of a century. When King George VI addressed
his people on Christmas Day 1939, the usual festivities were very
far from his and their minds. Instead, in the first months of World
War Two, King George spoke of the huge challenge faced by millions
in words that are now part of history. By Christmas Day 1939,
Europe was four months…
For only the second time in history, a
jubilee became the main focus of a Christmas speech. In 1977, Queen
Elizabeth II’s 1977 royal Christmas broadcast was one of
celebration and hope. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her
Silver Jubilee marking twenty five years…
The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years
14th December 2024
Each year, the sovereign addresses the
nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and
themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult
Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years. In August
1997, Diana, Princess of Wales…
As we dive into different Royal Christmas
Broadcasts each day in December, we are able to see both personal
and public moments marked for the sovereign. Queen Elizabeth II
marked moments of family joy and public loss in 2015. The
spring of 2015 had brought great family joy with the arrival of
Princess Charlotte. Her proud great grandmother reflected on that
in her Christmas speech, noting…
The Princess of Wales hosted her fourth
annual carol service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey
with a bold look from two of her favourite designers.
Catherine re-wore a scarlet Alexander MacQueen coat to the service.
She first wore the piece in 2020 when she…
King Charles spoke during the Qatar State
Visit of the ongoing work to achieve an end to current conflicts.
The King made the pursuit of peace and resolution a central plank
of a speech that was a powerful part of what has been seen as a
highly successful State…
Diamonds and aquamarines glitter on an historic night at Buckingham Palace
5th December 2024
The last tiara night of 2024 for the
Royal Family brought a diamond debut and lots of aquamarines. The
State Banquet held for the Amir of Qatar is also the last such
event to be held at Buckingham Palace for several years as
restoration work means that future State Visits will be hosted at
Windsor Castle. And the Royal Family chose some historic gems for
this historic event. As Queen Camilla…
Queen Camilla welcomes France's First Lady for literature event
5th December 2024
Queen Camilla has had a busy week as she
continues her recovery from pneumonia. After taking part in the
Qatari State Visit, she welcomed Birgitte Macron to London to award
a new literary prize. The Queen and the French First Lady
both attended the first award ceremony…
A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London
27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday
traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the
heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal
origins. Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at
Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar…
The Princess of Wales will play a part in
the imminent State Visit with Buckingham Palace sharing her
important role. The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha
Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will officially visit King
Charles and Queen Camilla on 3 and 4 December. Buckingham Palace
has revealed the initial plans…
