Queen Elizabeth II Visits Manchester

Queen Elizabeth made an unannounced visit to Manchester on Thursday, 25 May, to meet hospital staff, victims and families of those involved in this week’s terrorist attack. Twenty-two people lost their lives and 64 were injured at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. Many are hospitalised with critical injuries, including fractures and multiple wounds.…

Royal Condolences for Manchester

Heads of State and world leaders have sent their condolences to Great Britain after a terrorist attack took place in Manchester on Monday, 22 May. Following the attack in Manchester, The Queen and Members of the Royal Family held a minute's silence at today's Garden Party. pic.twitter.com/tAoo5XJWoG — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) 23 May 2017…

Podcast: Thailand To Sue Facebook, Party at the Palace, Golden Wedding Anniversary Stamps & Richard The Lionheart

New statues of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Thai Government threatens to sue Facebook, a Party at the Palace, new stamps of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, and King Richard the First’s heart. Statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip New statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to be installed in…

Podcast: Kate Visits Luxembourg, King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Celebrations & Prince Philip’s Retirement

The Queen's advice, Kate visits Luxembourg, Crown Prince Haakon's close shave, Prince Philip retires but not everyone is happy.

King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Celebrations

Royalty from all over Europe, family friends and Norwegian officials celebrated King Harald V and Queen Sonja’s joint birthday celebrations at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday, 9 May. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary had arrived aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in Oslo. Sophie Countess of Wessex represented Queen Elizabeth…

Podcast: 6th Wedding Anniversary, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Philip Retires & King Edmund’s Remains

William and Kate's 6th wedding anniversary, Crown Princess Mary on vaccinations, the world’s most experienced plaque unveiler retires and will King Edmund’s remains be found under a tennis court? William and Kate's 6th Wedding Anniversary The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge married on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Thank you so much for all…

Prince Philip Is Not Dead, Just Retiring

Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is retiring in August, aged 96, with the full support of Queen Elizabeth II, for a well-earned rest. However, Prince Philip will continue carrying out scheduled official engagements between now and August, on his own as well as accompany the Queen, including today’s Service for…

Unexpected Emergency Meeting Called At Buckingham Palace

Royal Household staff have been summoned around 3.00 am (12 noon AEST) for an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace for a meeting later today. There is speculation that the announcement concerns the Queen or Prince Philip’s health. According to the Daily Mail UK reported that Queen Elizabeth II”s senior aides across Britain have been summoned…

Princess Charlotte Celebrates 2nd Birthday on 2 May 2017

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a lovely new photo of Princess Charlotte as she celebrates her 2nd birthday on 2 May.

Podcast: Norwegian Literature Ambassador, State Opening of Parliament & Koningsdag

A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Thai Coronation King Maha Vajiralongkorn's forthcoming coronation will take place later this year. Watch this space for more details ... Norwegian Literature Ambassador Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has organised the…