With The Queen unable to attend the Opening session of the 11th General Synod of the Church of England as she had intended today, she has sent the following message that was read to the gathering by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex. After reading this message it is clear to me that ...
Royal Collection Trust Announces Exhibits and Re-openings For Platinum Jubilee
The Royal Collection Trust has decided that the timing is right to announce the various exhibits that will be on in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. A Platinum Jubilee cannot be celebrated with just one exhibit, though, so here is what they have announced will be on: Buckingham ...
Breaking News: The Queen to Miss Remembrance Service at Cenotaph
it has just been announced from Buckingham Palace that despite her best efforts to attend that The Queen will miss the Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph this morning. We know that Her Majesty wanted very much to be in attendance and that she only misses this event when she absolutely ...
New Portrait Released to Mark 73rd Birthday of the Prince of Wales
The busy week for royals and royal watchers continues with many activities surrounding Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. Birthdays come, though, regardless of how busy your diary may be. Tonight, Clarence House has released a new portrait to mark the 73rd birthday of His Royal Highness The ...
Queen “Could Not Be More Proud” of Family’s Conservation Efforts
The Queen had hoped to attend this evening's reception in Glasgow in person, but given current advice to rest the trip was deemed too demanding. She recorded her address to be played, though, so we can all see and hear her. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXvfqUe4EFQ] If you prefer ...
Condolence Reply from Her Majesty The Queen
I mailed all my cards off on 20 April. Today, I received a response to my message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen. Instead of a short letter on Buckingham Palace letterhead this was a card, much like the one sent for her 90th birthday. It shows a photo of Philip and bears a simple ...