The Duchess of Cambridge might be attending her first official state banquet that will be honouring Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. Although almost five years have elapsed since her glorious wedding in later April of 2011, the Duchess has not yet attended a state banquet, an occasion in which she is required to dress formally.
The event is to transpire in over a week at Buckingham Palace, set in a…
At the request of security services, flying over the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk will be restricted, not allowing aircraft within 1.5 miles of Anmer Hall, home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The rules will apply to Anmer Hall from the 1st November while similar…
The Welsh Guards have been around for exactly 100 years this year. They were founded by King George V on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards. They were the last Guards to be created, and they began their first…
Longevity, popularity and, above all, impartiality. Over more than 63 years, Elizabeth II has been an embodiment of a monarchy that always puts people first. Her frequent engagements with her subjects and unrelenting willingness to listen to them have distinguished her from some passive royals and other despotic ones across the world.
Throughout their reign, her predecessors made sure they were…
It is being reported that Balmoral Castle could become Her Majesty The Queen’s second home in the event of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Should Prince Philip die before her, it is being reported that Queen Elizabeth has expressed a wish to spend more time at her…
On Monday 28th September, Her Majesty The Queen will visit the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at Leuchars Station in Fife where she will officially name the base, Waterloo Barracks.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards show their support for Armed Forces Day.
The Queen is…
Celebrations took place across Canada in honour of Queen Elizabeth's record breaking reign
11th September 2015
In honour of the Queen of Canada, many Canadian’s took part in celebrations across the country to celebrate Queen Elizabeth massive achievement.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh leaving Toronto’s Royal York Hotel. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. July 6, 2010
Cities and towns alike held large and small events marking the day.
In Calgary, Alberta, The Naval Museum of…
Canada issues new Bank Note and Stamp in honour of Queen's record breaking reign
10th September 2015
Canada has marked Queen Elizabeth II’s record breaking reign with a special commemorative $20 banknote and stamp.
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada (right), and Richard Wall, the Bank of Canada?s Chief of Currency (left)…
Long may she reign: highlights of The Queen's six decades in words and film
9th September 2015
As the world waits for The Queen to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Royal Central takes a look back at Her Majesty’s reign through the decades.
Buckingham Palace balcony following the Coronation.
In honour of this historical day, I asked a few…
Business as usual: The Queen celebrates day of longest reign during Scottish Borders visit
9th September 2015
The Queen has signalled that it is business as usual on the day she becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, visiting and opening Scotland’s new Borders Railway at a ceremony in Tweedbank Station this afternoon.
The Queen speaks to Alyson Weir, Headteacher at Tweedbank Primary School after receiving flowers from the school’s youngest pupil, Molly Inglis, 4.
The 89-year old…
