The Telegraph gets exclusive access onboard one of the Tall Ships that will form part of the Avenue of Sail during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant down the river Thames. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: On board a Thames Jubilee Pageant Tall Ship – Video
May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Diamond Jubilee: How to decorate for a Jubilee House Party
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This June we will be enjoying an extended week-end to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This is only the second time in our nation's history that such an event will be taking place, the last being in 1897 when the Queen's great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria was on the throne. This once in a … [Read more...]
Jubilee Trip: Check Out Our Itinerary for our Diamond Jubilee Trip!
May 21, 2012 By 5 Comments
We've hinted about it on our Facebook page and we've been planning it for over a year and now it's time to reveal the details of our upcoming trip to England to cover the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This will be our longest trip to England yet - at almost 3 weeks - and it's something that only … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Official Song Unveiled by Gary Barlow – Sing
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gary Barlow - who has the task of organizing the Diamond Jubilee Concert - was also commissioned to write a new song in honor of the Queen and it was released today. From the BBC: The song Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber have co-created for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations has … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: British Airways Launches Diamond Jubilee Sale!
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We've received word that our friends at British Airways have launched a 3 Day Diamond Jubilee Sale. They're offering Business Class fares to London during the Diamond Jubilee period for just $1952 (1952 is when the Queen ascended). This is a fantastic deal - especially if you've never travelled … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: New Waxwork of the Queen unveiled at Madame Tussauds
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Madame Tussauds in London has revealed a new Jubilee waxwork of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her 60 years on the throne. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Enjoy the Diamond Jubilee with a Stately Weekend Garden Party
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Leading country house and castle rental specialist Stately Escapes has announced that three of its featured properties will be offering unique ‘garden party’ packages for those looking to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style. Over the Jubilee double bank holiday weekend (1 to 5 … [Read more...]
How to Live Like a Royal During the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics Summer in Britain
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The main Diamond Jubilee celebrations are just around the corner, as Britain prepares for four-day long festivities from 2-5 June to mark the impressive 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Whether you’re coming to Britain for the Jubilee or later on in the year, you can get a taste of royal … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Giant Portrait of the Queen Created out of Cupcakes
May 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
As a cupcake lover and an Anglophile, this is probably the coolest thing ever. Leeds based baking brand Dr. Oetker has teamed up with food artist extraordinaire, Prudence Staite, to recreate a 6m² ‘Cupcake Queen’ portrait of Her Majesty with over 2,012 hand-decorated cupcakes. Yes, it's as … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: BBC America Unveils Plan to Cover Diamond Jubilee and Other Events this Summer
May 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
BBC America has announced a full slate of plans to cover the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the other big events happening in the UK this summer. Despite their recent programming trends, they're going to be focusing a lot on actual British themed programming this summer, which is a good … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Setting sail for the Diamond Jubilee flotilla – Video
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On June 3, over 1000 boats will gather on the Thames for a pageant to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Two canal boats from Shropshire taking part in the flotilla set off on their arduous three week journey which will cover over 240 miles and 200 locks. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Win 1 of 3 Copies of Britain Magazine’s Diamond Jubilee Special
May 1, 2012 By 176 Comments
Our friends at Britain Magazine have provided us 3 copies of their Diamond Jubilee special on the Queen to giveaway. This special tribute to the Queen's 60 year reign is available at major bookstores and online on their website. We've had a copy for a couple of weeks now and we love it - it … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen Inspects her Jubilee Barge
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh braved heavy rain and driving winds to visit the spectacular million-pound row barge they will be using for the Diamond Jubilee Thames pageant. … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 4-25-12: Harry and William Honored; Royal Wedding Dolls; Starkey Speaks about Thames Flotilla
April 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Hot Items: Royal Wedding Dolls Looking for a gift for a royal watcher? Maybe you'd like to add to your own royal collection? You're in luck - just in time for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's one-year wedding anniversary, American toy company Mattel has produced replica royals in their … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Scrapbook’ website is launched
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new website about Queen Victoria's life, using material from the Royal Archives, has been launched by Buckingham Palace, as an educational and public resource to mark the Diamond Jubilee. “Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Scrapbook”, is focused on Queen Victoria’s life and reign, in … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee barge launched onto the Thames
April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A special barge, made for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, has been launched onto the Thames. Report by Sam Homewood. Can't wait to see the Queen on it in June! … [Read more...]
Brit Books: Read an Excerpt from Her Majesty by Robert Hardman – ‘It’s amazing that she didn’t crack’
April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Editor's Note: The Following is an excerpt from the latest book to come out about The Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year - Her Majesty by Robert Hardman. Introduction ‘It’s amazing that she didn’t crack’ When the world comes to look back on the early twenty-first century, two events in … [Read more...]
Brit Books: Interview with Author Robert Hardman – Author of Your Majesty
April 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
We had the chance to interview Robert Hardman, the Royal writer who has just released a new book about the Queen called Her Majesty. The hotly anticipated American edition of Robert Hardman's biography of Queen Elizabeth (formerly Our Queen in the U.K.)—An intimate portrait of England's … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: 60 Days to the Diamond Jubilee – Here’s Sixty Days to Celebrate!
April 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
There are exactly sixty days to go until 16 June, the official birthday of the Queen, who celebrates sixty years on the thronethis year. To mark the occasions, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be making a series of regional visits, ahead of the celebrations on Jubilee weekend (2 – 5 … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Buckingham Palace Announces Jubilee Procession Route Through London
April 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Buckingham Palace has announced the route that the Royal Family Procession will take on Tuesday June 5th. It will differ from the route that they took last year during the Royal Wedding. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Peek at the Prow of the Diamond Jubilee Barge
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Telegraph has gotten a peak at the first Diamond Jubilee barge that will carry the Queen during the Jubilee Flotilla on the Thames. Carrying the Queen, the Royal barge will lead the 1,000-strong flotilla on the River Thames for the Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Harvey Nichols Unveils Diamond Jubilee Themed Windows
April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The London department store Harvey Nichols has unveiled their new Diamond Jubilee themed shop windows. From their website: Harvey Nichols London unveiled new windows in celebration of Her Majesty's' Diamond Jubilee and the last sixty years of successful British retail. In our most ambitious … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Video Guide to the Diamond Jubilee Weekend
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a video guide of all the events taking place during the central weekend the first week of June. Check it out below as we guide you through the main events and what's happening on each day. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen Steps Out for a Jubilee Tour of London
March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Queen began her official Jubilee Tour of London and we've got some video highlights of the day as well as a photo gallery. The evening news report. HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited Valentines Park and Mansions, Redbridge, Essex, attended a lunch at Waltham Forest … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 3-28-12: Scandinavian Fun; Jubilee Honor; Death of King of Tonga
March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Queen Honored In Parliament A proposal has been brought forth to rename the tower that houses the iconic "Big Ben" bell. In honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it will be named Elizabeth tower. 23 Conservative MPs have signed a motion requesting the name. The west tower, or Sovereign's … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen Visits Manchester as part of the Jubilee Tour of Britain
March 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
The Queen visited Manchester today as part of her Jubilee Tour of Britain and we've got a video report on her visit. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Details Released on Diamond Jubilee Procession to finish off Celebrations
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Buckingham Palace has released the details of the final events to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and they'll include a 're-run' of the Royal Wedding procession with the entire family participating in a procession down the Mall. From the Palace yesterday: On Tuesday 5 June, the Diamond Jubilee … [Read more...]
The Queen: A Guide to Royal Transport – Infographic
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The folks over at Confused.com have put together a new Royal Themed infogrpahic showcasing the different types of transport at The Queen's Disposal. I think it's rather awesome that she has her own train. Brought to you by Confused.com - Get cheap car insurance in minutes … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 3-21-12: Philip Praised For Posture; Kate’s First Speech; Jubilee Window
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Duchess of Cambridge Makes First Speech HRH The Duchess of Cambridge opened The Treehouse, a hospice run by East Anglia's Children's Hospices in Ipswich, England. During the visit, she made her first public speech. Though nervous, Kate expressed how happy she was to be invited, and that she was … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen Addresses Both Houses Of Parliament in Jubilee Speech
March 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Queen has made a rare address to both houses of Parliament today with her Diamond Jubilee Speech. It was a day of pomp and circumstance that only the British can master. We've grabbed the BBC's coverage of the event and put it on YouTube for you to watch. It's a very enjoyable watch! Check … [Read more...]
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