Royal weddings tend to have a lot in common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be observed while protocols are dug out and dusted down as the familiar pattern of this family celebration turned into a…
It’s the other outfit that everyone wants to see at a royal wedding, the one chosen by the Queen. While anticipation was huge seven decades ago for the bridal gown worn by the future Elizabeth II for her own marriage to Prince Philip, in the intervening years her style…
The Queen places replica of her wedding flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
8th November 2020
The Queen’s floral tribute, left on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior ahead of Remembrance Day, was especially poignant. Her Majesty left a replica of her wedding bouquet on the grave as she paid her respects there just hours before lockdown.
It was a nod to a tradition…
The Queen visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier hours before lockdown
5th November 2020
The Queen has paid her own personal tributes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty made an unannounced visit to the grave, just hours before lockdown began in England.
This year marks the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Soldier at the Abbey. The Queen’s beloved grandfather, King George V, oversaw that solemn event, leading the nation in mourning for…
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to spend lockdown at Windsor
2nd November 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh has returned to Windsor Castle from Sandringham, just days before a new period of lockdown is set to begin in England.
Prince Philip, who is 99, had been living at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in recent weeks while the Queen returned to royal…
He was the man who created the most iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young Monarch. And he first dressed the record…
With the absence of state visits to the UK this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking a look back at the Dutch state visit to the UK that began on this day in 2018.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima undertook a two-day state visit to the UK from 23 to 24 October 2018 on the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen. The couple stayed at Buckingham Palace as guests of The Queen.
The Duke of Cambridge has taken on two new patronages, passed to him by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Both new roles underline the increasing focus Prince William is placing on environmental issues and wildlife conservation in his public life.
The Duke is now…
The Queen's poignant message marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day
15th August 2020
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have sent their thanks to all those who fought in World War Two in a special message marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict.
As countries across the globe marked VJ Day, the Queen spoke of their gratitude for all those…
The Queen opens historic garden at Windsor Castle for the first time in forty years
7th August 2020
As of the August 8th 2020 until September, weekend visitors to Windsor Castle will have the pleasure of enjoying the splendour of the East Terrace and Gardens which have been opened to the public for the first time since the 1970’s.
These beautiful gardens have had numerous purposes over the centuries and have been opened to the general public on occasion over the years. However, this…
