On Thursday, 26 May, Her
Majesty The Queen, Captain-General of The Royal Regiment of
Artillery, will visit Knighton Down, Larkhill, to attend a Review
of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. The Royal Artillery will be
celebrating their Tercentenary as they mark a historic three
centuries since their inception in 1716. Background of the Royal
Artillery Commonly known as the ‘Gunners’, the Royal…
Queen makes alternative entrance at State Opening of Parliament for first time in 63 years
18th May 2016
In the most public concession yet
of her age, The Queen took a lift to the Robing Room
in the Palace of Westminster for this morning’s State Opening
of Parliament, the first time in her 63 years of attending. The
90-year-old monarch, accompanied by the Duke of…
The Queen and Prince Philip enjoyeda
spectacularfinale to Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday Celebrations
tonight, joining members of their family in the private grounds of
Windsor Castle. Arriving in the Scottish State Coach, The Queen,
wearing in a sea green…
It has often been said that no one should
have the right to participate in the legislative process without a
democratic mandate. This principle is where the House of Commons
and the Government get their political legitimacy. However, without
a written constitution, what prevents the Government from getting
too much power… and abusing it? In a debate to elect Betty
Boothroyd Speaker of the…
When over 10,000 people come together on
The Mall to celebrate The Queen 90th birthday this June, there
is a fair chance that a lot of them will be hungry. Now, Marks and
Spencer has revealed the treats that members of the public can
expect to receive in its Patron’s…
A group of friends in the town of
Sandwich have written to The Queen asking her to honour a 444 year
old debt, which is now thought to be in the region of £8 billion.
The debt comes after Queen Elizabeth I made a promise back in 1572;
where she agreed to pay for dredging…
London is paying tribute to the Queen by
naming its newest underground railway after her, it was revealed
today. The Crosssrail project, which cost £16bn, will be known
as the Elizabeth line when it’s done and opened in
2018. London mayor Boris Johnson made the announcement during
an official visit by The Queen to a Crossrail site at Bond Street.
“Crossrail is already proving a…
The Queen will pay a trip to
Europe’s largest construction project next week when
she visits the Crossrail works at London’s Bond Street. Her
Majesty is due to make the 26m descent underground to see the
ongoing building of brand new ticket halls that are…
Shakespeare exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of his death held at Windsor Castle
13th February 2016
With the 400th anniversary of
playwrighter William Shakespeare’s death, Queen Elizabeth is
marking the occasion with a display at Windsor Castle. The event
that starts Saturday will display treasures demonstrating the link
between her family and Shakespeare, such as a…
The Queen’s official residences are to
host the largest-ever exhibition of The Queen’s
wardrobe starting on 21 April, Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.
Beginning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s
official Scottish residence, the exhibition will show a
selection of Her Majesty’s dresses and accessories from
significant occasions throughout her reign.
