A is for Anne but why did the Queen’s
only daughter end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual
one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be
found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of a princess. In
August that year, the future George VI and his Queen Elizabeth
(later the Queen Mother) welcomed their second daughter. The baby
girl was born at Glamis…
The Queen has worn countless hats
throughout her 70-year reign, but her newest one has a special
meaning behind it. On 24 August, as Ukraine celebrated its
independence day, The Queen received a new hat from Ukraine as a
symbol of the relationship shared between the…
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…
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 Johnson’s resignation and then ask
his successor, chosen by the Conservative party, to form a new
government. However, there is…
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…
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 enthusiasm and hard work in his speech at
the end of the 22nd Games. Speaking at the Alexander Stadium in
Birmingham, Prince…
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…
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 she attended the final
dress rehearsal. She met with military and performers before taking
in a show. Corporal Nathan GM…
