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 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…
