It has often been said that no one should have the right to participate in the legislative process without a democratic mandate. This principle is where the House of Commons and the Government get their political legitimacy. However, without a written constitution, what prevents the Government from getting too much power… and abusing it? In a debate to elect Betty Boothroyd Speaker of the…
When over 10,000 people come together on The Mall to celebrate The Queen 90th birthday this June, there is a fair chance that a lot of them will be hungry. Now, Marks and Spencer has revealed the treats that members of the public can expect to receive in its Patron’s…
A group of friends in the town of Sandwich have written to The Queen asking her to honour a 444 year old debt, which is now thought to be in the region of £8 billion.
The debt comes after Queen Elizabeth I made a promise back in 1572; where she agreed to pay for dredging…
London is paying tribute to the Queen by naming its newest underground railway after her, it was revealed today. The Crosssrail project, which cost £16bn, will be known as the Elizabeth line when it’s done and opened in 2018. London mayor Boris Johnson made the announcement during an official visit by The Queen to a Crossrail site at Bond Street.
“Crossrail is already proving a…
The Queen will pay a trip to Europe’s largest construction project next week when she visits the Crossrail works at London’s Bond Street.
Her Majesty is due to make the 26m descent underground to see the ongoing building of brand new ticket halls that are…
Shakespeare exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of his death held at Windsor Castle
13th February 2016
With the 400th anniversary of playwrighter William Shakespeare’s death, Queen Elizabeth is marking the occasion with a display at Windsor Castle.
The event that starts Saturday will display treasures demonstrating the link between her family and Shakespeare, such as a…
The Queen’s official residences are to host the largest-ever exhibition of The Queen’s wardrobe starting on 21 April, Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.
Beginning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official Scottish residence, the exhibition will show a selection of Her Majesty’s dresses and accessories from significant occasions throughout her reign.
Spain’s caretaker government have cancelled the upcoming State Visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the UK, amidst ongoing political difficulties in the country.
The Spanish Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “Due to the process of forming a new…
For the first time since joining the Royal Family, the Duchess of Cambridge has given her first solo interview for a documentary marking Queen Elizabeth II’s milestone 90th birthday.
Along with Kate, other members of the Royal Family will appear in the ITV programme…
It has been a busy past few months for the Duchess of Cambridge as she has taken on another patronage that once belonged to another member of the Royal Family.
After 64 years as a loyal Patron, Queen Elizabeth II is said to be handing the baton of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to the Duchess.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club hosts The Championships at Wimbledon and it…
