Britain’s State Opening of Parliament 2016

Queen Elizabeth II delivered her speech amidst pomp, ceremony and tradition at the State Opening of Parliament on 18 May 2016. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's procession, escorted by the Household Cavalry, arrived at London's Houses of Parliament in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Another carriage travels ahead with the Imperial State Crown…

Podcast: DofE Bike Ride, Diana’s Grave, Invictus Games & Rude Chinese

Sophie's Duke of Edinburgh Challenge, Diana's grave, Japan's Imperial Couple reduce their workload, Invictus Games, another Royal Visit to Bhutan and new royal baby photos. Why was Queen Elizabeth II cheesed off with the Chinese? Sophie Wessex’s Duke of Edinburgh Bike Ride Visit Countess of Wessex's DofE Challenge for more details Diamond Challenge Duke of…

Podcast: King Carl Gustaf’s 70th Birthday, Princess Charlotte & Invictus Games Challenge

King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrated his 70th birthday. The Queen and Prince Harry participate in a spoof video. Princess Charlotte's first birthday, Kate poses for Vogue and did King Richard III help Leicester City win? King Carl XVI Gustaf's 70th Birthday King Carl Gustaf celebrated his 70th Birthday on 30 April 2016, with several celebrations…

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Celebrates Her 1st Birthday

Kensington Palace has released these four adorable photos to celebrate Princess Charlotte's first birthday.

Podcast: Anzac Day with Prince Harry, 70th Birthday Celebrations & Richard III ‘Backing The Blues’!

The US State Visit, Prince Harry commemorates ANZAC Day, Prince Charles quotes Hamlet, a night in Kronborg Castle, 70th birthday celebrations begin in Sweden, and is King Richard III 'backing the Blues'? Lunch and Dinner with The Obamas US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle arrive at Windsor to join the Queen and Prince Philip for…

Royalty Born on 25 April (Anzac Day)

Two kings and two princesses were born on 25 April, commemorated as Anzac Day in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Podcast: Royal Baby, 90th Birthday, Taj Mahal, The Gyalsey & Star Wars

Sweden's latest royal baby is born, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th Birthday in Windsor, a visit to the Taj Mahal, The Gyalsey's Naming Day and a visit to the Star Wars set. New Baby Prince For Sweden The Royal Court released the first photo of Prince Alexander, at three days old, taken at Drottningholm…

Royal Mail Marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday

Britain's Royal Mail has released ten special stamps in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday, including a specially commissioned family portrait featuring four generations of the House of Windsor. Photographer Randall Mackechnie took this photo of the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and a very cheeky Prince George in the White…

Podcast: India and Bhutan Visit, King Carl Gustaf & Prince Charles’ Garden Rescue

Mexican President arrives in Denmark, King Carl Gustaf in Australia, William and Kate visit India and Bhutan, Queen Elizabeth's letter goes on sale and Prince Charles' garden rescue! Danish Royal Family Queen Margrethe II, Prince Consort Henrik and members of the Danish Royal Family welcome Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and First Lady Angélica Rivera at Copenhagen…

Australia’s New $5 Note

The Reserve Bank of Australia released the design artwork of the new Five-dollar note on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 to prepare Australians for a smooth introduction.