In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne.
Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church services. In…
When her fashionista sister married at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960, all eyes were on the stunning wedding dress of Princess Margaret, but The Queen’s beautiful blue evening gown also drew accolades that day.
Designed by court designer Norman Hartnell, The Queen…
“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.”
The Queen uttered these words on Christmas Day 1957…
A trip down memory lane for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during military event in Jamaica
25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their first royal tour of the Caribbean, many might recognise a moment the couple shared from a similar event during a royal tour in 1953.
On their final morning in Jamaica, the Duke and Duchess attended a special military parade for service members from across the Caribbean. The members had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s…
Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own place in history.
The Queen wore…
The Queen’s historic reign has seen many changes but some things remain constant. Among them is the traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down to business: the State Opening of Parliament.
All laws are passed in The Queen’s name…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to the Bahamas, their first official trip there, is part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Royal Central takes a look back at previous visits to the Bahamas by The Queen. She has visited the country five times in her reign, in 1966, 1975, 1977, 1985 and 1994.
1966
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh first visited the Bahamas from…
The historic moment an investiture was held outside the UK for the first time
23rd March 2022
In November 1953, The Queen would make the first Commonwealth tour of her reign which included a stop in Jamaica.
On that visit, an Investiture would be held for the first time outside of the United Kingdom. An investiture is a formal installation or ceremony when…
During her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has made six visits to Jamaica. After its independence from Britain in 1962, Jamaica has remained a member of the Commonwealth. The Queen is Queen of Jamaica and she is represented in the country by a Governor-General…
At the end of the final full-day visit to Belize, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, touched on his own personal experiences and how Belize played a part in him receiving the results of his A-Levels.
The Duke is on a tour of the Caribbean with the Duchess of Cambridge as they tour areas of the Commonwealth in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A-Levels, also known as advanced…
