The Queen sent a message of support to
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the country’s independence day,
joining other world leaders in praising the country’s resilience in
the face of invasion and war. The Queen’s message was shared by the
British Embassy in Ukraine on social media and read: “It gives me
great pleasure to send Your Excellency and the people of Ukraine my
warmest…
The exotic precedent set by a Monarch for appointing a Prime Minister away from Buckingham Palace
16th August 2022
As the Queen prepares to appoint the
fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign, the question of where she
will welcome them is much discussed. Her Majesty is now in Balmoral
for her annual summer break but is understood to be planning to
return to London to accept Boris…
In honour of The Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee, the top Regimental mascots of the British Army gathered in
Edinburgh for a special photograph. The mascots travelled to
Scotland from all over the country for the photograph, which was
kept a secret for months. Corporal…
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 their…
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 from The…
