Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and until her death in September 2022, she was only the monarch that the majority of the British population had known. However, the government has warned that her name will be closely controlled.
The Cabinet Office has released guidance that businesses, organisations, pubs, parks, and more will need to apply to use Queen…
With the Barbie film set to premiere on 21 July 2023, the world is abuzz with discussion of the iconic doll. And few Barbie dolls have been as popular as the Queen Elizabeth II doll released in 2022.
In honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, Mattel released a…
The Wales family did not let a little rain spoil their day out! As the school year comes to an end, the Prince and Princess of Wales took their three children to an air tattoo.
The family of five attended the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire. At the…
Wimbledon is a popular event for members of the British Royal Family, with senior members of the Royal Family attending each year as well as many members of the extended Royal Family. There was a meaningful connection to the late Queen on Saturday at Wimbledon, though- the first tournament since her Majesty’s passing.
On 8 July, eleven members of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were seated…
In a tradition that dates back over 100 years, The Queen has been given a special bouquet as the Scottish Coronation approaches.
The Worshipful Company of Gardeners presented Queen Camilla with a Coronation posy the day before the historic ceremony in Edinburgh that will…
Looking back at the history of the Honours of Scotland, it would seem that they have spent more time hidden in the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh Castle, than they have out in the open.
The Honours of Scotland are the oldest pieces of regalia in the British Isles. The…
A touching tribute to his mother will open the celebration for King Charles' Scottish coronation
1st July 2023
The presentation of the Honours of Scotland will be a smaller affair than the Coronation, but equally full of ceremony and history. One of the elements that will be used in the service will be a sword.Â
The traditional piece used for this service is known as the Sword of State, or Papal Sword,; it was given to King James IV by Pope Alexander VI in 1494. It not been seen in public in recent…
The Coronation events are not over as King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be presented with the Honours of Scotland in Edinburgh on 5 July. However, there might be a big difference between this ceremony and the Coronation. While there was never any question of St.
When many think of the late Queen Elizabeth II, they might think of someone who was constantly at her side. Not her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, or other members of the Royal Family. They might be thinking of one particular type of dog, a Corgi.
Corgis have been a part…
A new name for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service under a new reign
8th June 2023
A new beginning for a new reign as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has officially been renamed as The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The award was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee as a way to shine light on volunteer groups from across the nation. Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest award local volunteer groups in the UK can…
