On Thursday night, a suspicious vehicle
was spotted behind Buckingham Palace around 9 pm. Found on a
routine patrol, the vehicle caused Hyde Park Corner to be shut as a
“controlled explosion” took place. A spokesperson for MET told the
Express: “Shortly before 9 pm, officers on routine patrol
reported a suspicious vehicle parked near Hyde Park Corner.
“Officers remain in…
On Monday, a 24-year-old man was arrested
when he tried to climb over the wall at Buckingham Palace. The
Metropolitan Police arrested the man three minutes after he made it
over the low outer perimeter fence on suspicion of trespassing. The
incident was not related to…
The British Monarchy has acquired
residences across Great Britain through the centuries and moulded
them to their own preferences. We look at the top five royal
residences, how they were acquired, how they have changed over the
centuries and the use that Queen Elizabeth II…
Next week will see nearly 90 sailors from
45 of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy Ships and establishments perform the
first ever Royal Navy Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in
London. The sailors have been undergoing extensive training to
learn the intricate routines and drill movements needed to execute
the historic royal guarding duties and ceremony at The Queen’s
official residence. They…
120 people arrested outside Buckingham Palace & Kensington Palace in past five years
4th September 2017
Scotland Yard have recently revealed that
there have been 120 arrests made outside Buckingham and Kensington
Palaces in the last five years alone. The Sun newspaper obtained
the information under the Freedom of Information Act. With an
average of 24 incidents per year on the…
The Queen’s Private Secretary is to step
down in what is seen as a surprise resignation. Sir Christopher
Geidt worked for The Queen for ten years. His sudden departure is
seen as apparently the first of a “slew” of staff member changes.
It is rumoured that…
In a press release on Friday 21 July, the
Royal Collection Trust announced that a tribute to Diana,
Princess of Wales would be made in the form of a special display in
the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, as part of the Summer Opening,
to mark the 20th anniversary of her death, on 31 August 1997.
The display particularly acknowledges the important work
undertaken by the Princess to support The…
As the 20th anniversary of her death
approaches, Buckingham Palace is set to host a tribute to the late
Diana, Princess of Wales, as part of the summer opening. Beginning
this weekend, visitors to the Queen’s ‘office’ in London will be
able to step into Diana’s world…
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been
the official London residence and ‘office’ of Great Britain’s
sovereigns. In the spotlight for nearly 180 years, the palace is
one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and has had its
fair share of historic moments. The…
Over the last few months, several changes
have had to be made to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
Palace. But this Monday, a positive change will happen as for the
first time the Captain of the Queens Guard will be a female
officer. The Guard is being formed by the 2nd Battalion Princess
Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, led by its second in command
Captain Megan Couto. Her commander…
