The Queen has officially begun her annual
stay at Balmoral Castle this week following a change in arrival
that saw the traditional welcoming ceremony held behind closed
doors for the first time. The Queen traditionally inspects a guard
of honour from the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal
Regiment of Scotland at a ceremony outside the castle gates while
pipers play and the public…
The Earl of Wessex: ''the Games have brought the spirit of the Commonwealth to life''
9th August 2022
The Earl of Wessex has thanked the people
of Birmingham and the West Midlands for their ”inspiration” as he
officially closed the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Earl, who is
Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers, organisers
and competitors for…
The last medal ceremony of the
Commonwealth Games has been overseen by the Earl of Wessex. The
Earl, who is Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, presented the
medals in the Men’s Hockey event to bring down the curtain on the
sporting action at Birmingham…
The Earl of Wessex has led the Royal
Family in thanking all those involved in the Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham. The competition, which comes to an end on August 8th,
has seen hundreds of thousands of people enjoy world class sport in
a wide range of events over the past ten days. The Earl, who is
Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers and
organisers in a series of meetings…
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…
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 team they had set an example that
would last for generations and they should be very proud of
themselves. The full message…
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…
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 which would include a sporting
competition that would turn, eventually, into the Commonwealth
Games. And, just as some of…
