Queen Attends WI Sandringham Meeting

Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Sandringham branch of the Women's Institute for a meeting at the West Newton Village Hall on Thursday, 19 January 2017. Vice President Yvonne Browne greeted the Queen upon arrival with a curtsy. Embed from Getty Images   The Queen, who is the Sandringham WI President, attends the meeting once a…

The Duchess of Cornwall Helps Launch Chris Evans 500 Words Writing Competition

The Duchess of Cornwall appears as a Fairy Godmother in a cartoon to help launch this year's 500 Words short story writing competition. Honorary Judge HRH The Duchess of Cornwall appears as Fairy Godmother in special #500words animation @ClarenceHouse https://t.co/YZHlXsEGOF pic.twitter.com/K154GAOM9h — BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) January 16, 2017 The competition was launched on the…

Queen Elizabeth Attends First Church Service for 2017

Queen Elizabeth made her first public appearance in the new year to attend the 11.00 am service at Sandringham on Sunday, 8 January 2017. Embed from Getty Images A small crowd of well-wishers greeted the Queen and Prince Philip as they arrived by car at St Mary Magdalene just before 11.00 am. The Duke and…

Guard Nearly Shot Queen Elizabeth!

A former guardsman reveals details of an incident involving Queen Elizabeth which occurred early one morning at Buckingham Palace. According to an article in the British newspaper, The Times, the Queen couldn’t sleep so she had gone out for some fresh air during a late-night stroll. However, the guard was reported to have shouted out…

2017: Another Big Year For Royal and Historic Milestones

2017 is shaping up to be another big year for royalty and for commemorating historic milestones, especially in Denmark, Britain and Norway. Denmark 14 January - Queen Margrethe II celebrates the 45th anniversary of her accession in 1972. Great Britain The Queen sends her congratulations as Canada celebrates its 150th Anniversary this year, with various…

2016 Royal Year In Review

Our tribute to the year that was including the birth of four royal babies, two weddings and four funerals.

Royal Christmas Day Speeches, 2016

Queen Elizabeth II, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf delivered their pre-recorded Christmas broadcasts. We have provided English translations wherever possible. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain The Queen's annual Christmas Broadcast aired in the UK and Commonwealth countries on Christmas Day. The Queen reflects on 'Inspiration' from Olympic and Paralympic athletes…

Podcast: Prince Philip Documentary, Christmas Celebrations & Malaysia’s New King

A new documentary about Prince Philip, Clarence House and Copenhagen Christmas celebrations, Malaysia elects a new king and the Republic debate again.

British Royal Family Attend Margaret Rhodes’ Funeral

The Queen said goodbye to her best friend and beloved cousin Margaret Rhodes at her funeral on Sunday, 11 December 2016, at Windsor.

Podcast: BBC Thai, John Key Says Goodbye, Robert The Bruce Revealed & Prince Harry

BBC Thai in trouble, Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace, New Zealand's Prime Minister farewells the Queen, Robert the Bruce's face revealed and Prince Harry finishes his Caribbean tour.