Thailand’s King Bhumibol passes away, the Queen and Prince Philip receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medals, Kate’s Netherlands visit, Battle of Hastings commemorations, and two state visits.

Singapore State Visit to Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja welcomes Singapore President and his wife on their first official visit to Norway, which included laying a wreath and visiting the Natural History Museum’s Botanical Gardens.

Long Service and Good Conduct Medals

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip receive their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals at a presentation ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Vale King Bhumibol Adulyadej

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-living monarch passed away on 13 October 2016, aged 88.

Duchess of Cambridge Visits The Netherlands

Duchess of Cambridge visited the Netherlands on Tuesday, 11 October 2016, and paid a courtesy call to King Willem-Alexander at Villa Eikenhorst at Wassenaar.

Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary

Read more about The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066

The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066

English Heritage – 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

The Royal Mint – The Battle of Hastings 2016 50p

Belgian Royal Visit Japan

Philippe, King of the Belgians’ Speeches

• State Banquet held at the Imperial Palace on 11 October 2016.
• Dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo at the Akasaka Palace on 12 November 2016.