The Most Noble Order of the Garter is
considered to be one of the most prestigious chivalric orders in
the world. Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired
by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the
Round Table”, the Order of the Garter was a group of honourable
knights. A legend persists that Edward III was dancing with a woman
when her garter fell…
Fresh from her Platinum Jubilee
celebrations, Her Majesty The Queen has made two new appointments
to the Order of the Thistle, the highest honour in Scotland. One of
the appointments is The Right Honorable Dame Elish Angiolini QC.
Born in 1960, Elish is a Scottish lawyer…
It was back to work for Prince William
after the event-filled Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Duke of
Cambridge was at Buckingham Palace for an investiture ceremony on
behalf of The Queen. Sir Patrick Vallance, the United Kingdom’s
chief scientific adviser, received an…
Millions get ready for the Platinum Jubilee big lunch as traditional rainy weather moves in
5th June 2022
Nearly every major event of The Queen’s
long reign has seen a burst of rainy weather so millions of party
goers around the UK were ready for showers as they prepared for the
Platinum Jubilee big lunch. The community gatherings, a high point
of the Platinum celebrations, are set to take place in their
greatest numbers on June 5, the final day of the Jubilee weekend.
Organised by the Big…
The absence of the senior royals from The Derby could spell trouble for the future of horse racing
5th June 2022
The racing world rejoiced in October 2021
when Buckingham Palace announced that a central component of The
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations would involve the Derby at
Epsom – the Blue Riband of horse racing. The announcement came as
no surprise. Along…
For a monarch who’s spent the past 70
years dressing in bright colours and tall hats under the assumption
that she needs to be seen to be believed, it might be a little
jarring to imagine her in comfy clothes at Windsor Castle watching
the Derby, but according to…
Members of The Royal Family gathered at
Buckingham Palace on Saturday evening for a concert held in honour
of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Although The Queen wasn’t there in
person, she took part in a pre-recorded sketch where she enjoyed a
cup of tea and a marmalade sandwich with Paddington Bear. Leading
the royal party in person at the concert was the Prince of Wales
and the…
As the Royal Family arrived for the
Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations, one colour stood out. Many of the women in
the royal party chose to wear pink. And while it’s one of this
seasons must have shades, there…
The Lord Mayor of London hosted a
reception for the Royal Family following the Service of
Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee. The lunch was also open to
political authorities, like Prime Minister Boris Johnson and
Interior Secretary Priti Patel, as well as former…
While members of the Royal Family are
always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral,
there is also an important tradition that takes place. When the
Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by
the Lord Mayor of London with the Pearl Sword which they then
touch. When The Queen touches the hilt, it is meant to be a
representation of her authority over…