Queen Elizabeth II

First major events of The Queen's autumn revealed

The Queen will oversee the opening of new sessions of both the Scottish and Welsh parliaments in the coming weeks as she begins to increase her public engagements. The visits to the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd are part of a string of duties lined up for the Monarch over the coming months. Her Majesty will also attend a reception for the COP26 Summit in Scotland and host a reception…
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Changing the Guard returns to Buckingham Palace

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, Changing the Guard has taken place at Buckingham Palace. In an interview with Sky following the event on August 23rd 2021, the Garrison Sergeant Major of the Coldstream Guards, Andrew Stokes, said that “It’s…
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Patronage spotlight: HorseBack UK

Horses have been a longtime passion of the Duchess of Cornwall, so it came as no surprise when it was announced she would become the new royal patron of equine therapy charity HorseBack UK. Based in the Scottish Highlands, HorseBack UK’s goal is “to improve health and well-being by inspiring recovery, positive change and renewed purpose amongst those who need it most and improving…
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The Earl of Wessex wishes Paralympians luck ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Earl of Wessex sent a message of support to British Paralympians as the 2020 Paralympic Games are scheduled to begin this week in Tokyo. In a video shared to the Royal Family social media accounts, Edward sends his best wishes to the competitors, and says that he hopes that the surreal aspects of these Games, “in particular the lack of any spectators,” won’t detract from the main…
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First glimpse of York Minister's Platinum Jubilee statue of The Queen

A new statue of The Queen will take its place at one of England’s most celebrated churches to mark the Platinum Jubilee. First glimpses of the sculpture, which will sit in a currently empty niche on the West front of York Minister, have been revealed. The statue is the work of Richard Bossons, who has been part of the Minister’s Stoneyard team for ten years. It shows The…
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