Born 4 August 1900, Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon would go from a family of British nobility to becoming Queen consort. And then, eventually, she became the mother of Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Albert, Duke of York, the second son of King George V, initially proposed to Elizabeth in 1921. At first, she turned him down being afraid she would…
February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day as Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United…
Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s ‘jubbly!’
At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee commemorative pieces that just hit the market.
Looking to capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers rushed through a series of…
The Queen sends message of condolence to the King of Tonga after devastating tsunami
21st January 2022
Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the King of Tonga, His Majesty Tupou VI following a deadly tsunami.
In the statement released by Buckingham Palace, The Queen wrote: “I am shocked and saddened by the impact of the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tonga, as you work together to recover from the damage caused.
Artist who created modern image of The Queen to be celebrated in London Exhibition
18th January 2022
Mary Gillick, who modelled The Queen’s head for coins in 1953, will take centre stage in a unique display at the British Museum this summer.
In-room 3 of the Asahi Shimbun Displays, the exhibition will feature the life and work of sculptor Mary Gillick (1881-1965)…
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Historic Royal Palaces is asking for your personal royal photos.
Life Through a Royal Lens will feature some of the most iconic royal photographs and will go on display alongside a host of images providing…
Supporters of a British Republic seek to douse The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
14th January 2022
Campaigners aiming for the abolition of the monarchy in the United Kingdom say they will launch a campaign to become a republic in the run-up to celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.
The 95-year-old Queen is the world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Her Majesty ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952 after her father, King George VI died. With her…
On the 100th anniversary of the first successful treatment with insulin, The Queen is marking the anniversary with a special message.
In a statement, Her Majesty said: “On the 100th anniversary of the first successful treatment with insulin, I send my warmest good…
How Princess Anne ousted Charles from the 'busiest royal' spot in 2021
4th January 2022
The Princess Royal has narrowly beat out her brother, Prince Charles, as she earned herself the top spot on 2021’s list of the busiest royals.
The Queen’s eldest two children are known to be deeply committed to supporting Her Majesty by attending hundreds of…
The Queen expresses wish for her Platinum Jubilee to bring people together
26th December 2021
The Queen has revealed her hope that her Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a chance for people to come together.
Her Majesty spoke of her wishes during her Christmas address. Touching on the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of her reign, she said that she wanted her Platinum Jubilee year to be ”an opportunity for people everywhere to enjoy a sense of…
