The Queen has cancelled a planned meeting
of the Privy Council on medical advice. Her Majesty had been due to
hold a meeting on the evening of September 7th 2022 but, just
before it was set to start, Buckingham Palace confirmed doctors had
advised rest. Royal officials said ”After a full day yesterday, Her
Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest. This
means that…
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…
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 6th 2022, the first time that the
appointment of a Prime Minister has taken place at this royal home.
And it’s put…
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…
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 September 2nd 2022 that The Queen would miss
the gathering, for her comfort. It comes just days after it was
announced that the…
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…
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, as Mr Johnson confirmed he
would be resigning as Prime Minister, it had been indicated that
The Queen would make a 1,000…
