The Queen has sent a heartfelt message to
the people of Canada following the attacks in Saskatchewan which
have left eleven dead. In a personal message, Her Majesty said ”I
would like to extend my condolences to those who have lost loved
ones in the attacks that occurred this past weekend in
Saskatchewan. My thoughts and prayers are with those recovering
from injuries, and grieving such…
A kilt and a cardigan for The Queen as she makes history by appointing a new Prime Minister at Balmoral
6th September 2022
It was such a misty day that the woman
about to take the top job in Britain found herself delayed by the
weather. As Liz Truss was driven through the autumnal weather
towards Balmoral, the fire was lit in the drawing room where The
Queen was waiting. Her Majesty was also…
Balmoral's royal history - from holiday home to political setting
6th September 2022
Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, is
getting a global close up as The Queen appoints the fifteenth Prime
Minister of her reign at the Scottish residence. Liz Truss accepted
Her Majesty’s invitation to form a government in a short meeting at
Balmoral, on September…
The Queen will appoint the fifteenth
Prime Minister of her reign at Balmoral later today. Her Majesty
will receive Liz Truss, newly elected leader of the Conservative
Party, and ask her to form a government. Just moments before, The
Queen will receive the outgoing Prime Minister, Boris Johnson when
he will formally tender his resignation. Liz Truss was announced as
the new leader of the…
Why 'Liz meets Liz' isn't strictly true as The Queen prepares to welcome a new Prime Minister
5th September 2022
The Queen is about to appoint her
fifteenth Prime Minister and headline writers are readying
themselves for a field day. For the new premier is Liz Truss – cue
yards and yards of ‘Liz meets Liz’ lines as the two come face to
face at Balmoral where HM will ask her…
The Queen is to miss one of the favourite
parts of her stay in Scotland. Royal officials have confirmed that
Her Majesty won’t attend the Braemar gathering, a staple in her
Balmoral diary. The Prince of Wales will be present at the games.
It was confirmed on…
The Queen is never truly on holiday.
Currently at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty is still receiving her
red boxes on a daily basis. And advisors are no doubt keeping her
in the loop about the choice of a new Prime Minister. Though
politically neutral, the Queen is the Head of State and does have a
role to play once new leaders are elected. The question is, where
will The Queen carry out those…
Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?
1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime
Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen.
Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes.
Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy
and The Queen’s role is mainly…
The Queen will receive her new Prime
Minister at Balmoral for the first time in her 70 year reign.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty will remain at her
Scottish retreat for the transition of power from Boris Johnson to
his successor. Earlier this summer…
All The Queen's Prime Ministers - who has held the top office in Elizabeth II's historic reign?
31st August 2022
The Queen is about to see the fifteenth
Prime Minister of her reign. Boris Johnson announced his plans to
step down and the Conservative Party has spent the summer picking
his replacement. Either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will head to
Buckingham Palace to be appointment Prime Minister by Her Majesty.
They will become the fifteenth person to serve as UK Prime Minister
in the reign of Elizabeth II.
