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…
The Queen has sent a condolence message to the President of Lebanon following the massive explosion in Beirut that took place yesterday afternoon.
In her message, Her Majesty, on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh and herself, said: “Prince Philip and I were deeply…
The Queen will bestow the knighthood awarded to Captain Tom Moore for his services to the NHS at Windsor Castle in a special ceremony.
The investiture will be the first time since lockdown began that the Queen has held a face to face engagement at the Castle. In June…
It’s been the subject of debate for decades but now the Queen’s real role in a political event that rocked Australia have been revealed. Letters just released confirm that Elizabeth II had no advance knowledge of the sacking of the country’s Prime Minister by her Governor General in 1975.
The letters had been kept secret for over forty years but were finally made public…
The Queen has sent a message of thanks to mark Armed Forces Day in which she praised personnel and veterans for their dedication and spoke of the way both serving and past members ‘contribute’ to life across the UK.
The message, signed Elizabeth R., was sent…
It’s famously one of her favourite times of the year and while the Queen can’t attend this year’s Ascot, she has made sure it’s got off to a very royal start by writing the introduction to the meeting’s racecards. Her words come as she misses…
The Queen has overseen a pared back version of the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade at Windsor Castle. And in tribute to the regiment trooping their colour, Her Majesty chose the Welsh Guards brooch for the day.
The diamond creation, in the shape of a leek, was worn with a jade green coat and matching hat.
The Queen’s coat was designed by Stewart Parvin as was the dress beneath, a print in…
