The official Jubilee cake has been
delivered to Buckingham Palace. The five tier delicacy, created by
Patisserie Mark Bennett, was revealed just days before the Platinum
celebrations get under way. Mark Bennett took to Instagram to show
the cake off to the world before delivering it to Buckingham
Palace. The cake is iced in white and topped with a crown and bears
many symbolic…
There are many traditions associated with
Jubilee celebrations and a rather special, if lesser known, one has
just linked Britain’s second Jubilee Queen to its first. A hebe
bush at Bishops Gardens in Norwich grew from a sprig taken from
Queen Victoria’s…
One of England’s most historic sites has
been taken over by the Platinum Jubilee. Stonehenge was lit up with
images of Her Majesty to mark the 70th anniversary of her reign as
Jubilee week began in earnest. English Heritage, which cares for
the prehistoric…
Details of three major royal visits
across the UK to mark the Platinum Jubilee have been shared just
days before the celebratory weekend gets under way. The Princess
Royal will visit Edinburgh on June 3 where she will meet
representatives of several of The Queen’s and her own patronages in
a special ceremony on board the flight deck of HMS Albion. Princess
Anne, who will be accompanied…
The Archbishop of Canterbury forced to miss Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee
31st May 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is
”deeply saddened” to be forced to miss the Service of Thanksgiving
for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after contracting Covid. The Most
Revd Justin Welby developed mild pneumonia last week and a test
just days before…
The Unseen Queen: revelations from the Monarch in a poignant telling of Elizabeth II's early years
30th May 2022
We weren’t expecting an actual present
from the Royal Family for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II but
the special programme, The Unseen Queen, felt like something of a
gift in itself for anyone interested in her historic reign. The
programme, shown on the BBC at…
For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking
at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many
tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer
history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and
has been worn on countless historic occasions. In 1820,
George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell &
Bridge for over £8,000…
The Jubilee week - your guide to the spectacular events marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
30th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee weekend is just
around the corner. The festivities, which were announced almost a
year ago, are centred in London and will see the Royal Family lead
celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Royal
Central guides you through what…
The Platinum Jubilee Special: the details of a celebration, seventy years in the making
29th May 2022
Royal Central guides you through all the
details of what to expect from the Platinum Jubilee celebrations,
now just days away. In this special episode of our podcast, our
team gives you the lowdown on what’s happening when, who we expect
to see and discuss the…
it’s one of the most famous moments of
her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she
marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic
images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains
one of her best known. However, the coat and hat that made her
stand out against the slightly grey skies and the huge crowds
wasn’t just eye…
