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 breaking ruler exactly
eighty five years ago. For the Queen’s very first Norman Hartnell
design was a bridesmaid’s…
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…
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 who ”fought so valiantly to
secure the freedoms we cherish today” and said the ”memory of their
sacrifice…
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…
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 2020, she took part in a scaled
back Trooping the Colour in the grounds of Windsor. Investitures
have been postponed…
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…
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 famous meeting for the first time in decades. The
Queen’s words were shared as Royal Ascot got under way for…
