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 Kingdom’s new monarch, at the age of 25.
The Princess and her husband had flown from Heathrow to Kenya on 31 January, seen off…
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)…
How to attend Trooping the Colour, a much anticipated highlight of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
11th January 2022
First details of how to apply for tickets for this year’s Trooping the Colour have been revealed.
The ballot for seats at the event will open on January 17th 2022.
Over 1200 officers and hundreds of horses will take part in Trooping the Colour on June 2nd 2022…
A special focus on the Platinum Jubilee in the royal home central to The Queen's historic reign
10th January 2022
Special celebrations will take place at Sandringham throughout 2022 for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
An exhibition and a concert are among the highlights of events taking place at the Royal Family’s Norfolk home in her Jubilee year.
The ballroom at Sandringham will play host to a special display called Her Majesty The Queen at Sandringham: An Exemplary Reign and a Unique Country…
More details of events marking the Platinum Jubilee have been shared and applications to attend some of them are already under way with more ballots opening soon.
Trooping the Colour is proving to be one of the most highly anticipated moments of the special celebrations.
The Queen's Canopy makes its mark as tens of thousands of trees are planted for the Platinum Jubilee
10th January 2022
Over 60,000 trees have already been planted to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Thousands of people have already taken up the challenges to ”plant a tree for the Jubilee’ just two months into the season. Community groups, organisations and schools have…
Communities across the UK and the Commonwealth have already put plans in place to join in one of the oldest traditions associated with major royal events.
On the evening of June 2nd 2022, the first full day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, people are being invited to light beacons to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign.
It’s now been revealed that over 1,500 places…
A Platinum Pudding fit for The Queen: Dame Mary Berry to judge Jubilee cooking contest - and YOU can take part
10th January 2022
Bakers across Britain are being asked to come up with a pudding fit for The Queen as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Platinum Pudding contest is being held to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign this year.
The Big Jubilee Lunch has…
An island in Australia is to be named after The Queen as part of year long celebrations marking her Platinum Jubilee.
Aspen Island, in Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, will become Queen Elizabeth II Island in June 2022 as the main celebrations marking the 70th…
Royals are 'upset' after the removal of trusted protection officers following security incident
30th December 2021
Members of the Royal Family are reportedly upset by the removal of trusted protection officers after a recent security breach at Windsor Castle.
On Christmas morning, a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow, was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle where Her Majesty The Queen was due to celebrate the holiday with other members of the Royal Family. It’s reported the…
