Queen Elizabeth II 21st Birthday Speech

Princess Elizabeth gave a speech on her 21st Birthday, dedicating her life to the service of the Commonwealth, on 21 April 1947

Prince Rupert of the Rhine

King Charles I's nephew Rupert of the Rhine,

King Charles I of England's nephew, the dashing Prince Rupert of the Rhine was born on 17 December 1612, 400 years ago. #OnThisDay #Stuarts #EnglishCivilWar #Royal #RoyalHistory #17thCentury

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.

Queen Elizabeth II Mourns ‘Best Friend’ and Cousin Margaret Rhodes

The Queen is said to be saddened by the death of her “best friend” and cousin, the Honourable Margaret Rhodes, aged 91.