British Royals

Princess Anne curtsies to her late mother one final time

The Princess Royal has been with her mother for every part of the first stage of her final journey as she followed the car carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II on a six hour voyage to the seat of royal power in Scotland. The coffin of Her Late Majesty left Balmoral just after 10 o’clock on the morning of September 11th 2022, covered in the royal standard of Scotland and bearing a simple…
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Buckingham Palace confirm details of The Queen’s funeral

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the date of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The Queen’s State Funeral will be held at 11 am on 19 September at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects. Her Late Majesty’s Coffin travelled by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 11 September to lie in the…
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Stamps and coins bearing The Queen's image are still legal

With the death of his mother on Thursday, 8 September, King Charles III is now sovereign. In the coming days and weeks, there will be many administrative and bureaucratic changes. However, two main facets of life in the United Kingdom will remain the same.  Royal Mail has confirmed that all stamps with The Queen appearing will remain useable after her death. The Press Association on Twitter…
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The first Commonwealth tribute to The Queen

“The Commonwealth loved her,” reads the Commonwealth’s tribute to the late Elizabeth II. The late Queen, who passed away at Balmoral on September 8th 2022 at the age of 96, nurtured and fostered the Commonwealth of Nations throughout her 70-year reign. That organisation was one of the first to pay tribute to Her late Majesty. In a statement shared on its official website, the Right…
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