British Royals

The Jubilee tribute to Queen Elizabeth II that has become her first posthumous statue

By
12th November 2022
The King has unveiled the first posthumous state of Queen Elizabeth II in York this week, describing it as a tribute to her life of service. King Charles III unveiled a new statue of his mother at York Minster in York. The statue of the late monarch is on the west front of the cathedral, and stands above an area that will soon be named Queen Elizabeth Square.  York Minster stonemason…
Read more
King Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

Harry Potter coins make history as they become the first to feature both Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles III

By
22nd October 2022
Four new coins are set to be released celebrating 25 years since the first book in the Harry Potter series was published in the United Kingdom. Not only will these coins mark a literature milestone, but the coin collection will also be the first to feature both Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Her Late Majesty will appear on the first two coins released this year…
Read more
The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex sees legacy of Diamond Jubilee on visit to Malawi

By
12th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex is in Malawi to see the impact of work done in Queen Elizabeth II’s name. World Sight Day is on 13 October, and Sophie will be in Malawi to participate in the yearly national celebrations. Her Royal Highness will meet patients who have been helped by eye-saving treatments and visit a local clinic to hear more about the latest eye treatments and surgeries.  Ten…
Read more
British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II: Designs for Romsey and Andover statues revealed

By
9th October 2022
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most photographed people in the world, with her portraits hung in government buildings and on currency, coins, and stamps across the Commonwealth. She was also the subject of countless paintings, sculptors, and artists. Designs of two more sculptures of the late Queen have been released.  Sculptor Amy Goodman has shared her design for two sister sculptures of…
Read more