Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen appoints two new Ladies-in-Waiting

It has been announced that The Queen has appointed two new Ladies in Waiting to assist Her Majesty in her official duties. The Court Circular reads: “The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Lady Elizabeth Leeming and Mrs. Simon Rhodes to be Extra Ladies in Waiting to Her Majesty.” Lady Elizabeth Leeming is The Queen’s first cousin once removed, and is the daughter of the 17th…
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Princess Anne, Prince Andrew & Prince Harry receive Spanish Honour for their role in State Visit

The Princess Royal, the Duke of York and Prince Harry have been recognised by the Spanish Royal Family for their efforts in King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to the UK. The three royals have been appointed to the Order of Isabel the Catholic – a Spanish Civil Order in which membership is granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. Although usually awarded to…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles strikes new coin in father's honour

On Monday 11th July, The Prince of Wales made a visit to The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant in South Wales as part of his Welsh summer tour. The Royal Mint has been situated in the current location since 1968 and produces coins for around 60 countries per year. Prince Charles’s trip to the visitor’s centre of The Royal Mint was made in order to strike a special coin in honour of his…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's speech before Spanish State Banquet

During every State Visit, a lavish banquet is held and the visiting dignitaries or royalty are the guests of honour. Senior members of the Royal Family usually are in attendance as well. At tonight’s state banquet, The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrive in UK as State Visit set to begin

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived in the United Kingdom. Their official State Visit is set to begin tomorrow and will last three days. In the late afternoon, King Felipe and Queen Letizia departed from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid. Their Majesties travelled with a delegation of politicians, and this evening the Spanish King and Queen landed at Luton…
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