Prince & Princess of Wales

A trip down memory lane for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during military event in Jamaica

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their first royal tour of the Caribbean, many might recognise a moment the couple shared from a similar event during a royal tour in 1953. On their final morning in Jamaica, the Duke and Duchess attended a special military parade for service members from across the Caribbean. The members had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s…
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Features

The Queen's reign in Jewels: The Coronation Necklace

Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own place in history. The Queen wore…
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Official souvenirs bearing Platinum Jubilee logo launched

A range of commemorative products featuring the official Platinum Jubilee emblem has been produced by Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The official emblem was designed by 19-year-old graphic design student Edward Roberts from Nottinghamshire. The design was chosen in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem…
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British Royals

New details of Commonwealth Day celebrations revealed

New details have been revealed about this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations. Set to take place on Monday 14 March, the service will be the first in-person gathering of the Commonwealth since the global health crisis began in 2020. Members of the Royal Family are set to attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. The service will reflect on Her Majesty’s…
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King Charles III

Platinum Champion Awards planned to mark Jubilee

There will soon be another way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The Royal Voluntary Service and The Big Jubilee Lunch are searching for Platinum Champions. This award will look for volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the life of others. While very few details of the award are known, it is believed the award will go out to several people instead of just one particular winner.
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