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. 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…
