Professor Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76, was one of Britain’s greatest ever scientists but despite being given many honours, he declined a knighthood. However, that didn’t stop him developing an apparently relaxed relationship with the Queen. As the world pays tributes to one of its all-time great thinkers, let’s look back at the times royalty celebrated Professor…
What The Queen thought of Princess Margaret's affair
28th February 2018
The late Princess Margaret’s affair with a man 17 years her junior has been revealed in the new eight-part series documenting the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, titled Elizabeth: Our Queen.
Lady Anne Glenconner, one of the late Countess of Snowden’s…
The Queen sending private message of condolence to Reverend Billy Graham's family
22nd February 2018
Her Majesty The Queen will be sending a private message of condolence to the family of American Reverend Billy Graham who died at the age of 99 yesterday at his home in North Carolina from natural causes.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty would be sending along her sympathies to the Graham family. A spokesperson told Fox News, “The Queen will be sending a private message of…
The Queen, Charles, William and George to feature on historic coin
30th January 2018
The Queen, as well as the Princes Charles, William, and George, will feature on a new £5 coin. The coin will contain their initials and three crowns and is part of the Four Generations of Royalty Collection.
This will be the first coin to feature all four Royals. However…
What will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Scottish titles be?
24th January 2018
It is widely expected that The Queen will grant Prince Harry and Meghan Markle the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but what will their titles be when they are in Scotland?
Prince William is Earl of Strathearn, Prince Andrew is Earl of Inverness, and Prince Charles is…
The Queen gives rare film talk about her coronation
3rd January 2018
In the 65 years of her reign — 66 this February — Her Majesty The Queen has seldom given a formal interview to anyone. The closest anyone has gotten was Rolf Harris, with whom she agreed to some small talk while he filmed the painting of her portrait. Likewise the only time people will see her speak at length of any topic is during the annual Christmas message, which is one of the few…
Prince Harry shows Queen and Prince Philip clips of Meghan Markle’s TV show Suits
17th December 2017
Courtiers have claimed that Prince Harry sat his grandparents down early in summer this year to show them clips from the cable TV show Suits to showcase his soon-to-be fiancée’s work and to acquaint them with the woman who he is now set to marry next May.
A friend of…
Buckingham Palace Confirms The Queen Will Attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding
29th November 2017
It was confirmed yesterday that the Queen will attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding next spring.
As the Head of the Church of England, which teaches that marriage is a lifelong institution, it was thought that the Queen may not attend her grandson’s wedding as…
Arise Sir Mo Farah! Athlete receives knighthood from The Queen
16th November 2017
Four-time Olympic gold medal winner and world record holder Mo Farah has received a knighthood from the Queen.
Sir Mo Farah was honoured at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace this Tuesday for his services to athletics.
Mo Farah commented on receiving his knighthood saying “I’m so happy to be awarded this incredible honour from the country that has been my home since I moved here at the…