The colours of the union flag dominate the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking place at Westminster Abbey.
Predominantly red, white and blue blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey.
Among the flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval career.
The…
A guard of honour planned by Prince Philip for his funeral which couldn’t go ahead because of pandemic restrictions will feature in the Service of Thanksgiving for him at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Philip had requested that Gold Award Holders from his Duke of…
New details have been revealed about this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations. Set to take place on Monday 14 March, the service will be the first in-person gathering of the Commonwealth since the global health crisis began in 2020.
Members of the Royal Family are…
Westminster Abbey Dean campaigned for Sir Elton John to sing at Diana's funeral
30th December 2021
Papers released by the National Archives suggest there were concerns ahead of Sir Elton John’s poignant performance of “Candle in the Wind” at the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. With concerns the lyrics would be deemed “too sentimental,” the Dean of Westminister Abbey, at the time, came forward to appeal the case and to have John perform.
The original song…
Members of the Royal Family show support for Kate at her Christmas Carol Special
9th December 2021
With the holiday season upon us, the Royal Family geared up for Christmas by supporting the Duchess of Cambridge at The Together At Christmas Community Carol Service.
Held at Westminster Abbey, the service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to thank people across the…
Ahead of the holiday season, the Duchess of Cambridge helped to spread some festive cheer as she hosted a carol service with members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey.
The Together at Christmas Community Carol Service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to say…
Following Prince Philip's lead - Camilla makes a poignant Remembrance tribute
12th November 2021
Following in the steps of the late Duke of Edinburgh, the Duchess of Cornwall made a poignant Remembrance tribute at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
Inside Westminster Abbey in London, the Duchess laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior to mark Armistice Day, the day the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany in France on 11 November 1918. This agreement would…
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
Having married into the Royal Family in 1999, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex has spent the years supporting The Queen and supporting several organisations specifically, focusing on charities that support people with disabilities and the prevention of blindness in developing…
The 8th of March marks Commonwealth Day, the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Often held on the second Monday in March, the day is celebrated with an Anglican service at Westminster Abbey. Normally in attendance is Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, and other seniors royals. The Queen delivers an address which is broadcast throughout the world, and while the day is…
