The Queen has placed a simple wooden
cross as a tribute to all those lost in war in the Field of
Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. Queen Camilla made her tribute as
she officially opened the Field of Remembrance in London. It’s the
97th time a Field of Remembrance has been planted in the grounds of
the Abbey to remember those who gave their lives for their country.
Sergeant Anil…
The Queen attended a special service at
Westminster Abbey to give thanks for the harvest as farmers across
the UK bring in their crops. Harvest festivals and thanksgivings
are held in churches across the country during early autumn and
this special ceremony, in the heart…
Some of the glittering items used at the
Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are currently on show
in London. Visitors to The King’s Gallery can see the gold mantle
worn by the King and the glorious dress used by his consort in the
exhibition The Edwardians: Age…
One of the most recognisable and iconic
moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953
Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched
by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more
watching from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II ascended the
throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI
had only reigned for fifteen…
Queen Camilla speaks of her hopes for the future as she helps begin new chapter in royal history
15th May 2025
The Queen has spoken of a big hope that
she and The King share and which is linked to their Coronation. Two
years after the ceremony that saw them crowned, Queen Camilla
returned to Westminster Abbey to help begin a new chapter for the
abbey. And she told her hosts that…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the
crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new
name. Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham
Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the
Coronation will now bear the name of…
The King and Queen have unveiled the
Coronation State portraits, an official record of the moment they
were crowned. All monarchs and consorts have Coronation portraits
and Their Majesties revealed theirs for the first time on the
second anniversary of the ceremony. The paintings were shown at the
National Gallery but they form part of the Royal Collection. King
Charles has been painted…
Prince William could make big changes to
the Monarchy including altering some royal traditions like the
Coronation but some people will be surprised at the way he alters
things. That’s the view of a leading historian who says the Prince
of Wales is a reformer…
The Duchess of Edinburgh took part in
commemorations for Anzac Day in London, laying a wreath before the
sun came up. Sophie joined veterans and military leaders at a
moving ceremony at Wellington Arch, held at 5 o’clock in the
morning. The Duchess, representing…
It’s become one of the big questions in
the run up to a royal marriage – which tiara will the bride wear?
It’s now an accepted part of any Windsor wedding and the decision
of Princess Beatrice to wear the same tiara as Elizabeth II did for
her big day is both sentimental and rather significant. Beatrice
was the third generation of Queen Elizabeth II’s family to wear
this…
