British Royals

Royal announcements planned for London Underground as Jubilee takes over capital

Travellers on Underground lines with royal links will hear some rather regal announcements as the Jubilee weekend unfolds. Customers on the new Elizabeth Line, the Jubilee line and those arriving at stations with a royal link in their names will hear special messages marking the Platinum celebrations over the four day holiday marking the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Transport…
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Sparkling star jewels in Platinum Jubilee Exhibitions revealed

We are now getting a better idea of the star jewels from Her Majesty’s personal collection that will go on display this year in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The jewels will be on display at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Each display will represent a historic occasion in The Queen’s 70-year reign – the Accession, the…
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British RoyalsState & Ceremonial

Prince Charles delivers The Queen's Speech whilst Her Majesty watches on from home at Windsor

The Prince of Wales has for the first time delivered The Queen’s Speech in place of his mother at the State Opening of Parliament. The ceremony, on May 10th 2022, was the first time in 59 years that The Queen has missed the State Opening – her last absence being in 1963 when she was pregnant with Prince Edward. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke of Cambridge…
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Britain's royal railways - the stations and lines with regal connections

It’s three and a half years late but the Elizabeth Line will open in May 2022, just in time for the Jubilee! It is hoped The queen will participate in the opening as she becomes the latest royal to have a railway line named after her. In 2016, she helped with the unveiling of the new Crossrail route which is now the Elizabeth Line. The Queen’s first experience on the Underground happened…
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