In November 1992, Her Majesty The Queen
would once again make history (as she has done many times
throughout her reign) as she became the first British monarch to
pay income tax for the first time since the 1930s. Earlier in 1992,
Prime Minister John Major informed the House of Commons of The
Queen’s wish to change her tax arrangements. This meant she took
full responsibility for working…
The State Opening of Parliament is a
standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the
event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from
1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have
come from the State Opening of…
Before there was reality TV, back in the
1960s, it was documentaries that provided the chance to show
another side of life. The Royal Family starred in one of the best
known fly no the wall documentaries of the era, which came to
screens in 1969. Called Royal Family and…
While the Canadian Federal government has
made relatively few announcements or plans to mark The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee, individual provinces are planning their own
commemorations. Newfoundland and Labrador have announced the
Commemorative Commonwealth Walkway in honour of the Platinum
Jubilee. It is a 1km walkway on the grounds of Government House in
St. John’s. The grounds are…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall have touched down in Newfoundland, commencing a royal
visit to Canada that will focus on indigenous communities and the
environment as the royals kick off the country’s Platinum Jubilee
celebrations. Upon arrival at the…
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are
well and truly under way as The Queen took part in festivities at
the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The main events of the long weekend
marking her 70 year reign start on June 2nd 2022 and details of
which royals will be leading the…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall got into the Canadian spirit with a visit to Canada House
on May 12th 2022 ahead of their tour next week to the country.
Their visit to the London centre of Canadian life in the UK saw
them learning more about the culture and people they’ll meet next
week. Upon arrival, the royals were greeted by the High
Commissioner for Canada in the UK, His…
Charles and the Chancellor on walkabout in south London as focus falls on jobs
12th May 2022
The Prince of Wales was flocked by crowds
on a walkabout in south London Wednesday, meeting with one of his
Prince’s Trust initiatives. Prince Charles met with young people
supported by The Prince’s Trust Kickstart at St. Peter’s Church,
including those who work for…
Prince Charles delivers The Queen's Speech whilst Her Majesty watches on from home at Windsor
10th May 2022
The Prince of Wales has for the first
time delivered The Queen’s Speech in place of his mother at the
State Opening of Parliament. The ceremony, on May 10th 2022, was
the first time in 59 years that The Queen has missed the State
Opening – her last absence…
Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence
10th May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of
Cambridge will attend the State Opening of Parliament today as The
Queen misses the ceremony for the first time in almost 60 years.
And while Prince Charles will read The Queen’s speech, both he and
Prince William need to be present for the machinery of state to
operate. They are both attending Parliament on May 10th 2022 as
Counsellors of State. The…
