Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary

Seventy years ago, a beautiful princess married her handsome prince amidst the pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, at 10.30 am.

Prince Philip’s Last Official Engagement

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, will attend the Captain General's Parade at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 2 August 2017, to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge in the Forecourt.

Podcast: House of Windsor Centenary, Crown Princess Victoria’s 40th, Canada House and MH17 Memorial

House of Windsor Centenary, Crown Princess Victoria's 40th birthday, the Queen visits Canada House, William and Kate's official visit and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima unveil a new MH17 Memorial. House of Windsor Centenary King George V changed the Royal Family's name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor on 17 July 1917 during World War I. Visit…

Podcast: Edward VIII Letter, Royal Engagement 70 Year Anniversary & Spanish State Visit

Edward VIII's letter goes on sale, 70 years ago since the Queen and Prince Philip announced their engagement, King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrive for a state visit and Malcolm Turnbull's audience. Edward VIII Letter For Sale A letter written by Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, to his mistress Freda Dudley-Ward in January 1919 is to…

Podcast: Canada Day, Queen Sonja’s 80th, Prince Philip’s last DofE and Memorial Service for Diana

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada Day, Queen Sonja celebrates her 80th birthday, Queen Elizabeth's new portrait unveiled, Prince Philip's last DofE Awards and a memorial service for Diana Princess of Wales. Canada Day, 1 July The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall join Canadians in celebrating 150 years of Confederation in Ottawa. The Prince…

Podcast: Canada 150, Prince Philip’s Outing, Irish Visit & Prince Harry’s Interview

Charles and Camilla arrive in Canada, Prince Philip is out of hospital, Prince Albert II of Monaco opens a rose garden in Ireland, Prince Harry opens up during a recent interview and the Queen leads mourners at Countess Mountbatten’s funeral. Canada 150th Anniversary The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall kick off their…

Podcast: Queen’s Official Birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito, Orkney Islands & Royal Ascot

Queen Elizabeth celebrates her official birthday, Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito visits Denmark, Norway's Crown Prince Couple visit the Orkney Islands and Royal Ascot news. Queen Elizabeth II's Official Birthday Queen Elizabeth issues a message reflecting the sombre national mood in the United Kingdom, following a succession of "terrible tragedies" in recent times. Scenes from Trooping…

Trooping the Colour 2017

The Queen’s Official Birthday in Britain was marked with sombreness on Saturday, 17 June 2017, despite the traditional pomp and pageantry in London with Trooping the Colour. Earlier that day, the Queen had issued a message reflecting the sombre national mood as the United Kingdom had “witnessed a succession of terrible tragedies”. Crowds lined the…

Podcast: Countess Mountbatten, Prince Philip’s 96th Birthday & Danish Golden Wedding Anniversary

Countess Mountbatten dies, the Grenfell Fire tragedy, Prince Philip celebrates his 96th birthday, a Royal Golden Anniversary and Princess Charlene writes an article about water safety. Vale Countess Mountbatten (1924-2017) Prince Charles' beloved godmother Countess Mountbatten passed away at her home on 13 June 2017. Embed from Getty Images Grenfell Tower Visit On Friday, 16…

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…