Televising the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a crowning achievement!
On June 2, 1953 over eight million people watched on their own televisions, 10 million people watched in the homes of friends and family who owned TVs and 1.5 million went to cinemas, pubs and halls to view this live event.
Before this coronations were limited to those invited inside Westminster Abbey although…
As the King and Queen are getting ready to depart for their double European State visits to France and Germany, they will undoubtedly have in mind that the two countries were the last two state visits that Queen Elizabeth II made, accompanied by the Duke of…
Led by Dame Helen Mirren, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Mirren gave a moving tribute to the late monarch during the ceremony, calling her the “nation’s leading star.”
Mirren said: “BAFTA’s…
King Charles III's poignant tribute to Prince Philip at the coronation
18th February 2023
King Charles III will pay special tribute to his late father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at his coronation service, it can be revealed.
In the musical elements of his coronation service, The King has requested that Greek Orthodox music feature in tribute. According to Buckingham Palace: “At the request of His Majesty, in tribute to his late father His Royal Highness The Prince Philip…
King Charles supports art and heritage conservation at the last hospital to treat his father
26th November 2022
On a day full of engagements in London, King Charles visited St Bartholomew Hospital, the theatre of his father’s last surgery, a mere month before his death.Â
His Majesty was there to visit the North Wing of the facility, which has been granted a Grade I listing for…
Millions of people across the world were captivated by images of the casket of Queen Elizabeth II as it was driven through London on a dark, gloomy evening. A small detail that many people might have noticed is that hearse is lit up so mourners can see the coffin clearly.
Drama surrounding Prince Philip's will continues in ongoing legal battle
22nd July 2022
The Court of Appeal has heard that a judge acted unlawfully when authorising a secret court hearing to decide if Prince Philip’s will should be kept secret without notifying the media.
Lawyers acting for The Guardian opened their legal submissions to overturn a decision which prevents members of the media from attending the hearing. The news organisation said it would be a serious…
Flashback: The Queen worships at the Boston church that signaled "The British are Coming"
22nd July 2022
In July 1976, The Queen and Prince Philip travelled to the United States to honour the United States Bicentennial – a series of celebrations in tribute to the creation of the United States.
As part of their trip, The Queen and Prince Philip visited Boston…
New lifeboat named in honour of Prince Philip takes to the water for the first time
11th July 2022
A new lifeboat named in honour of the late Prince Philip has taken to the water for the first time.
The Shannon-class 13-46 Duke of Edinburgh was launched last week from the All-Weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole and will undergo extensive testing and trials before it…
As senior members of the Royal Family take on engagements for Holyrood Week, those who have passed away were still very much at the forefront of Royal Family members’ minds.
It’s been a little over a year since Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died in April 2021. During Holyrood Week, his eldest son, the Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, followed in…
