Lower the drawbridge, the military is taking over the castle! Over 900 performers have descended upon Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh for the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Princess Anne, Edinburgh Tattoo Royal Patron, got a sneak peek of the opening number when she attended the final dress rehearsal. She met with military and performers before taking in a show.
Corporal Nathan…
The Queen has sent a message as Anglican bishops from around the world are gathering in Canterbury for the Lambeth Conference.
Her Majesty sent a letter to those attending the conference, re-emphasising her faith and highlighting the work that the Anglican church has been…
The Queen leads congratulations for the Lionesses after England claim the Women's Euro title
1st August 2022
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to England’s new football champions as the Lionesses claimed the Women’s Euros at Wembley.
Just moments after the Duke of Cambridge had presented the UEFA trophy to captain Leah Williamson, Her Majesty told the…
A message to the Commonwealth, written by The Queen almost a year ago, has finally been revealed.
Her Majesty issued her special statement in October 2021 and it was placed in The Queen’s Baton which has been carried around the world since then as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games.
The words have been taken to 72 nations and territories before they were carried into…
The Queen’s Baton is in Birmingham where the Commonwealth Games are about to begin.
The baton was brought into the host city by one of its most famous sons, Sir Lenny Henry, who held it aloft as he ran into Victoria Square on July 27th 2022, less than 24 hours…
In the sunny days of 1911, all eyes were on one royal. Queen Mary had been consort for just over a year and was now accompanying her husband to a major event that would begin a summer of celebrations for their Coronation. Mary was the leading figure at the Festival of Empire…
It was a moment that took the world by surprise and it’s now a decade old. It’s exactly ten years since The Queen took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time.
On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with tens of thousands in…
In the first days of the summer of 1939, an accident befell the Royal Family that led to a widespread outpouring of sympathy. Queen Mary, mother of King George VI, was involved in a car crash. Her son was touring Canada as the country prepared for what felt like a growing…
Pope Francis has sent his best wishes to The Queen as he observed a tradition thousands of feet over London.
Whenever the Pontiff flies over a country, he issues a special message to the Head of State of that nation.
As he made his way to Canada, his route took him…
It’s among the lesser known sparklers on show at Buckingham Palace this year but a pretty diamond brooch, passed among queens before they were majesties, provides a fascinating glimpse into how family and royal intertwine.
The Dorset Bow Brooch is one of the special gems on display at the Palace as part of the summer exhibition there marking The Queen’s Accession.
Glittering…
