The date is set, the bunting is being
dusted down and plans for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II are
well under way. She is the first British Monarch to rule for 70
years but just days before the long weekend of celebrations take
place, she will achieve another landmark. For in just a few days’
time, Elizabeth II will become the third longest reigning Monarch
in recorded…
A Jubilee without The Queen in attendance? Such a scenario has historical precedence...
19th April 2022
Recent reports that The Queen will only
confirm her attendance at events on the day have led to questions,
again, about whether she will be at the Jubilee festivities taking
place in June to mark her 70 year reign. And while the idea of Her
Majesty not being there might seem…
It’s one of the most iconic moments of
Jubilee celebrations and as the final countdown to the Platinum
party gets under way, there’s a suggestion it might just happen
again. Music legend Brian May has hinted that he might be preparing
for a repeat of his…
One of the most recognisable and iconic
moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign is her 1953
Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched
by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more
watching from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II ascended
the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George
VI had only reigned for fifteen years…
Visitors to Windsor Castle got a right
royal treat this Easter as they came across a crop of royals on a
day out, two of them rather unexpected. Plenty of those visiting
the ancient royal residence on April 14th 2022 were hoping to catch
a glimpse of the Prince of Wales…
The Prince of Wales has overseen the
Royal Maundy service for the first time. Prince Charles represented
The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Prince was welcomed to the…
Why Michael Fagan didn't face criminal charges when he broke into Buckingham Palace
15th April 2022
It is perhaps one of the biggest royal
security breaches of the 20th century, the day that Michael Fagan
broke into Buckingham Palace and made his way to The Queen’s
bedroom. Fagan would make his first intrusion into the palace in
early June 1982. He claims he shimmied up a drainpipe and startled
a housemaid who called security. Before guards arrived, Fagan
disappeared and security…
With news that Prince Albert of Monaco
has now tested positive for COVID for the second time, he joins the
Prince of Wales and Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of
Sweden on the list of those who have had the virus twice. However,
several royals have had COVID-19…
Some of the most famous portraits of
Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition
to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition
which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of
pictures, including…
September 11, 2001, changed the world
after the attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and
Pennsylvania. The Queen showed her support for the American people
by having the US national anthem played at Buckingham Palace. On 13
September 2001, The Queen ordered that the “Star Spangled Banner”
be played during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It
was an unprecedented…
