Sitting at my desk watching the trailer for the upcoming season of The Crown for the first time last month, my heart started to race as I broke out in goosebumps. From its opening scene of Windsor Castle burning to Diana’s anguish and the Queen’s despair, all set to a haunting rendition of The Verve’s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, the show promises all the right ingredients…
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”. These are the shocking words that echoed through the United Kingdom just a month ago. Despite her age and her health concerns in recent times, the death of Queen Elizabeth II came as a surprise to many and caused a…
It’s been a month since the United Kingdom heard the dreadful news – its Platinum Queen had died.
It’s quite challenging to write down the rollercoaster of emotions felt in those early hours: shock, sadness and an enormous sense of grief for the loss of someone…
Tourism boost expected for the UK following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
23rd September 2022
Thousands of people flocked to London in the days following the death of Queen Elizabeth II to pay their final respects, which ultimately delivered a significant boost to the tourism sector. Now, it’s expected the UK could be in for another tourism boost following the death of Her Late Majesty.
According to RadioTimes, the State Funeral was watched by a peak of 37.5 million people in the…
The British Royal Family unite at Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
19th September 2022
The British Royal Family has united for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen’s children, King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and Earl of Wessex, walked behind the casket during the Procession to Westminster Abbey.
Her Majesty The Queen met all but one of the US Presidents during her reign. In total, The Queen has reigned during the tenure of President Harry Truman to the current leader, President Joe Biden. In total, 12 of the 13 presidents of the United States who have taken office…
Thousands queue overnight to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state
15th September 2022
Thousands have queued through the night to pay their final respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Westminster Hall officially opened for viewing at 5 pm on Wednesday, 14 September. It’s believed those who were first in line had waited about 48 hours through rainy conditions to pay their respects to Her late Majesty.
The Queen’s coffin was moved from Buckingham Palace…
A look at who walked behind The Queen's coffin on its way to Westminster Hall
15th September 2022
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for the final time and made her way to Westminster Hall, where she will lie-in-state for four days.
Her coffin was transported to Westminster Hall in a procession with several members of the Royal Family and Royal Household following…
Some may have heard of Sir Allan Frederick “Tommy” Lascelles, or some may have not. Perhaps you know him as just Tommy. He was a British courtier and civil servant who would come to have a long-lasting bond with the royal family.
Born 11 April 1887 in the…
The Royal Family has taken to the Buckingham Palace balcony for a historic appearance.
The royals appeared on the balcony to greet the jubilant crowds gathered to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone.
The Queen walked onto the balcony alongside Prince Charles. They were followed by the Cambridge family, the Wessexes and Princess Anne and her husband.
Young Prince Louis, 4, stood…
