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 picks for the nuptial celebrations
of her grandchildren have become just as talked about. From bold
bronze to pretty…
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 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…
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 duties, basing herself at
Windsor. Her Majesty travelled to Norfolk in the last days of
October to see her husband and the…
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…
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 patron of Fauna &
Flora International (FFI), taking over the role from the Queen who
has held it for almost seven decades. The…
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…
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 saddened by news of the explosion
at the Port in Beirut yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with
the families…
