As the first anniversary of the death of
Queen Elizabeth II approaches, the government is set to commission
a national memorial to mark the late sovereign’s incredible
reign. The Cabinet Office and the Royal Household will work
together to set up a committee to commission a memorial. The
committee members are due to be announced by 8 September, although
the details on the memorial itself…
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…
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 Queen…
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 event, put on by the Royal Air
Force (RAF), the Wales’ got and up close look at aircraft and met
with cadets. [getty…
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…
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 Honours are the Crown of
Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State. They have not been used
the crown a monarch since Charles…
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…
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 of the Royal Household since
King George VI brought home his Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Dookie, in
1933. A photograph from one of…
