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 up to the Commonwealth Games. The words
have been taken to 72 nations and territories before they were
carried into Birmingham…
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 before…
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…
It was a moment that took the world by
surprise and it’s now a decade old. It’s exactly ten years since
The Queen took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics
opening ceremonies of all time. On July 27th 2012, all eyes were on
London for the inauguration of the Summer Games. A spectacular
event, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was lined up with tens
of thousands in the…
In the first days of the summer of 1939,
an accident befell the Royal Family that led to a widespread
outpouring of sympathy. Queen Mary, mother of King George VI, was
involved in a car crash. Her son was touring Canada as the country
prepared for what felt like a growing…
Pope Francis has sent his best wishes to
The Queen as he observed a tradition thousands of feet over London.
Whenever the Pontiff flies over a country, he issues a special
message to the Head of State of that nation. As he made his way to
Canada, his route took him…
It’s among the lesser known sparklers on
show at Buckingham Palace this year but a pretty diamond brooch,
passed among queens before they were majesties, provides a
fascinating glimpse into how family and royal intertwine. The
Dorset Bow Brooch is one of the special gems on display at the
Palace as part of the summer exhibition there marking The Queen’s
Accession. Glittering beneath the…
Prince George got a special birthday
present at Buckingham Palace today as he celebrated turning nine.
Although the third in line to the throne wasn’t at the famous
London royal residence he will one day call home, the Band of the
Irish Guards serenaded him with two…
A sparkling celebration for the Jubilee as Buckingham Palace opens its doors for the summer
22nd July 2022
Buckingham Palace is now open to visitors
for the summer with a brand new exhibition all about The Queen’s
Accession at the heart of the royal show. The display is nestled in
the centre of the tour of the State Rooms at the Palace and offers
a chance to see some of the…
The Queen has reached a new milestone in
her reign. For the first time in her 70 year-reign, The Queen’s
signature will appear on UK coinage. The Royal Mint have shared a
video on social media showing the process of Her Majesty’s
signature being stamped into new coins. We recently captured
the first coin in our special collection celebrating Her Majesty
The Queen's reign being…
