Andrew's Air Miles Still Accumulating Despite giving up his role as a special trade envoy several months ago, Prince Andrew is still making trips abroad on business. It should not be unusual for the Prince - who is the Duke of York and the second son of the Queen - to perform duties … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 2-1-12: Camilla Cooks; Airmiles Andy; Celebrate the Jubilee and Win
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen’s Top 10 Royal Moments of Her 60 Year Reign
January 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
From the beginning, the unexpected has pervaded the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As a child, “Lilibet” and her younger sister Margaret were groomed for a life considered ordinary by royal standards. However, at the age of 10, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s future as Defender of … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen to Address Joint Session of Parliament
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The BBC is reporting that The Queen will make a speech to a rare joint session of Parliament (including the House of Commons and the House of Lords). From the BBC: The Queen will make a personal address to MPs and peers as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the leader of the Commons has … [Read more...]
No Queen Please, We’re Jamaican – Jamaica Plans to Ditch the Queen
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
During her inaugural address Jamaica's new Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the time has come for her country to cut ties with the British monarchy. While Jamaica is an independent country - they kept Queen Elizabeth as they're head of state. They now plan to end this tradition. See … [Read more...]
The Queen: The 2011 Christmas Message – Queen’s Christmas Speech – Watch Now!
December 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
As we have posted in previous years, here's the traditional Queen's annual Christmas message to her subjects for 2011. Watch it now below! Happy Christmas Your Majesty! … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The world comes to Windsor to Celebrate the Queen
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Diamond Jubilee Pageant will take place at Windsor Castle over three evenings in May. The World Comes to Windsor will celebrate over 250 State and Commonwealth visits that the Queen has made during her 60-year reign. The show will involve over 500 horses and 800 performers and will take the … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Queen’s Engagements for 2012 and Royal Family Tours Abroad Announced, Royal Couple Tours
December 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a series of regional visits and engagements throughout the United Kingdom during 2012. The Queen … [Read more...]
Royal Jest: Saturday Night Live Spoofs the Royal Family Again – Katy Perry as Pippa
December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Saturday Night Live spoofed the Royal Family again this past Saturday, riffing on the Kate Middleton pregnancy rumors to hilarious affect. Features impressions of The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Features Katy Perry as Pippa Middleton. Check out the Royal Family … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Royal Family Christmas Traditions – What’s Christmas like In The British Royal Family?
December 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
Like many of us, the Royal Family will gather together around a trimmed tree this Christmas and pause to reflect upon the passing year. The royals also celebrate the season, like many families, with traditions that have been passed down through the years. Let's take a look at some of the Royal … [Read more...]
Top 12 things to do in Windsor – Top Tourist Sites in Windsor England
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
1). Visit The Queen’s official home Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Highlights include the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, the burial place of ten monarchs, and Queen Mary's Dolls House. The Changing … [Read more...]
The Queen: The Queen’s look of horror at Turkish first lady’s footwear – Video
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Queen has been caught looking down in astonishment at Hayrunnisa Gul's killer heels, while the Turkish first lady was on a state visit. … [Read more...]
Video: Queen gives ceremonial welcome to President Gul of Turkey
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh give President Gül a ceremonial welcome before reviewing a Guard of Honour on Horse Guards Parade. … [Read more...]
Sixty years of royal photographs at Windsor Castle
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sixty photographs of Queen Elizabeth II are to go on display at Windsor Castle in February to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen: Sixty Photographs for Sixty Years will include the work of leading press photographers of the past six decades. The photographs show relaxed family … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen’s Diamonds to Go On Display at Buckingham Palace
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The state rooms of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s London residence, will open to visitors next summer with a special exhibition of diamonds. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration will celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne. Visitors to the Palace will be able to see an unprecedented … [Read more...]
ROYAL SUCCESSION: Gender discrimination rules to change
October 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
British Prime Minister David Cameron announces that the 16 Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end gender discrimination in succession to the UK throne. Report by Adam Sich. … [Read more...]
Video: Queen opens Commonwealth meeting with Aboriginal proverb
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Quoting an Aborigine proverb, the Queen states we are here "to learn, to grow, to love" as she opens the 21st Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth. … [Read more...]
Photos and Videos from the Queen’s Third Day in Australia
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This post is brought to you by Aussietopia - The Website For People Who Love Australia. Highlights of The Queen's third day in Australia include a speech to the Australian Parliament. If you're in Australia - check out P & O Cruises. The Queen's speech Queen Elizabeth II has addressed … [Read more...]
Queen in Australia: Highlights from the Queen’s Second Day in Australia – Pictures and Video Inside
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This post is brought to you by Aussietopia - the website for people who love Australia. The Queen's second day of her official visit to Australia has come to a close and there was much excitement. The big news of the day was that the Prime Minister of Australia - Julia Gillard - failed to … [Read more...]
The Queen: Elizabeth II Arrives in Australia for State Visit
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This post was brought to you by Aussietopia - the website for people who love Australia. The Queen has arrived in Australia for her official visit as Queen of Australia. Here's a video: Here's another video: Here are some pictures: If you're curious about what The Queen … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Queen’s Pageant on the Thames Sells Out
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the highlights for the Diamond Jubilee next June will be the Queen's Pageant on the Thames where hundreds of boats will be led down the thames in a ceremonial flotilla led by the Queen. The prospect of the even is so popular that it's been oversubscribed by 3 times! According to the … [Read more...]
British Government Begins Process to Change the Royal Line of Succession
October 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
I'm not sure why British Prime Minister David Cameron is spending valuable political capital on this when it has a huge liklihood of failing - but he's going ahead with it none the less. Multiple outlets are now reporting that's he's written to the heads of the 15 Commonwealth countries that use … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: New £5 Coin Unveiled
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new coin has been unveiled by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. From the Guardian: A £5 coin to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee next year, featuring the monarch's head on both sides, has been issued by the Royal Mint – priced at £12.99. The mint … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Official Diamond Jubilee china launches today
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Palace has released details of the commemorative Diamond Jubilee China. From Buckingham Palace: The official range of commemorative china to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee goes on sale today (Monday, 10 October). The Royal Collection range was inspired by the … [Read more...]
Detailed Itinerary of the Queen’s State Visit to Australia Released
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This post is brought to you by Aussietopia - The Website for People who Love Australia The Queen is set to visit Australia in a few weeks - many suspect it will be her final visit to Australia. She will be embarking on a rather grueling itinerary as she seeks to fulfill her role as the Queen of … [Read more...]
Caledoniatopia: Queen and Camerons visit the Highland Games
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pipe bands and tossing the caber as the Queen and the Camerons visit the Highland Games at Braemar in Scotland this past weekend. … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 9-7-11: Zara Dislikes Facebook; Looking for Jeeves; Bea’s Hat Hate
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zara Doesn't "Like" Facebook It turns out that Zara Phillips is not a fan of Facebook. Speaking to Tatler magazine, Zara says: "I think Facebook’s dangerous. So many people I know get into trouble with Facebook...I’d rather just pick up the phone. Or Skype." This is one hot young royal … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-23-11: Irish-American Honored By The Queen; Harry and The Cambridges Visit Riot Areas; Welsh Gold Found For Harry’s Bride
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Queen Elizabeth II honors Nashville man Dr. Ian Brick of Nashville, Tennessee, has been appointed an officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. He visited England earlier this summer with his family for a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The honor was created during the … [Read more...]
Royals: Photos and Video from Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall’s Low Key Royal Wedding
July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was a much smaller affair compared to the Royal Wedding for Will & Kate earlier this year - but the crowds still turned out for a glimpse of the Royals in Edinburgh yesterday at the wedding of Princess Anne's Daughter, Zara Phillips to Rugby player Mike Tindall. And despite it's low key … [Read more...]
Video: Queen pays tribute to Bletchley heroes
July 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
The Queen has offered her heartfelt thanks on behalf of an eternally grateful nation to the wartime codebreakers who worked at Blecthley Park. … [Read more...]
Fun Book: Could the Heir to the British Throne be a student from Seattle?
July 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
I was contacted this week by the London thriller writer Sally Nicoll. “My new book poses the intriguing possibility that Queen Elizabeth II might be succeeded by a 23-year-old architecture student from Seattle,” she told me. That was enough to get me racing across to Amazon to … [Read more...]
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