In 1977, the United Kingdom and
Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth
II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the
throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days”
which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary
of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church
services. In…
How a tiara with poignant family connections became an emblem of Queen Elizabeth II's early reign
17th September 2022
It became the emblem of the early years
of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and remains one of the most iconic
images of her rule. And the tiara that helped tell the story of the
transformation from princess to Monarch had a very special family
significance. For Her Late…
Queen Elizabeth II's Prime Ministers: the vital relationship at the heart of her long reign
17th September 2022
It was the image that began her reign and
it was there that it ended, too. In February 1952, the first
glimpse the world had of the new Queen Elizabeth II came as she
descended the steps of her aircraft to be greeted by her Prime
Minister, Winston Churchill. Seventy years…
The Queen has had a good relationship
with several world leaders, and that includes late US President
Ronald Reagan. The pair were known to share a close friendship, and
they shared a love of horseback riding. In 1983, The Queen and
Prince Philip travelled to California to visit the Reagans at their
ranch in Santa Barbara. President Reagan invited The Queen to his
ranch while visiting…
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for
the final time and made her way to Westminster Hall, where she will
lie-in-state for four days. Her coffin was transported to
Westminster Hall in a procession with several members of the Royal
Family and Royal Household following…
When The Queen’s coffin returns to
London, it will lie at rest in Buckingham Palace, the official
London residence of the Sovereign. Of the 775 rooms available to
choose from, the Bow Room is where The Queen will spend her final
time at Buckingham Palace. The Bow Room…
Final rehearsals for the military for lying in state procession of Queen Elizabeth II
13th September 2022
As London slept, the military took to the
streets of London for final rehearsals for the processions which
will bring Queen Elizabeth II home to her capital. In the early
hours of the morning of September 13th 2022, the Army, Navy and RAF
went through last practices for the ceremonials which will see them
accompany the coffin of Her Late Majesty on its way to Westminster
Hall for…
Thousands queue into the night to pay their respects to Scotland's first Queen called Elizabeth
12th September 2022
Thousands of people are queuing Edinburgh
to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth as her coffin lies at rest
in St. Giles’ Cathedral. The coffin of Her Late Majesty was brought
in procession to the Cathedral on the afternoon of September 12th
2022 from the Throne…
The UK to fall silent for Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her funeral
12th September 2022
A one minute silence will take place in
the United Kingdom on the eve of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tribute will take place at 8pm on the evening of September 18th
2022 as the country prepares for a final farewell to Her Late
Majesty. The State Funeral of…
Day by day guide to Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state and funeral: September 12 2022
12th September 2022
The coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II is now at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh from where
it will move to St. Giles Cathedral ahead of the first lying in
state. King Charles III will be at the Houses of Parliament before
heading to Edinburgh. Here’s a step by step outline of what to
expect on September 12th 2022 as the UK says farewell to The Queen
and begins the new reign…
