Today, June 13, was the Order of the Garter ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle; held for the first time since 2019. Queen Elizabeth II missed the ceremony itself but did invest the new Companions (as Sovereign of the Garter) and attended the lunch. One of the new Companions this year is The […]
The Queen makes surprise balcony appearance at Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise Buckingham Palace balcony appearance at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant today to round out the Jubilee weekend. The Queen opted out of attending the actual event, but came out on the balcony with Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, The Duchess of Cambridge, and their children – Prince […]
Surprise appearance by The Queen & Paddington at Party at the Palace
Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance alongside Paddington at tonight’s Part at the Palace concert in a pre-recorded video to start the event. After pulling out of the Platinum Jubilee events Friday and Saturday, it was a shocker to see the video of the Queen pulling out a marmalade sandwich from her handbag. I […]
Royals attend Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving without The Queen
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall led the British Royal turnout for the second day of Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations as The Queen pulled out late last night due to “discomfort” and “mobility issues”. Charles and Camilla, along with Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge, were joined by many family […]
George, Charlotte & Louis make Trooping debut for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
For Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Color, Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge brought out their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – for the official ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, marking their carriage debut. The three young royals made their balcony debuts in 2015, 2016, and 2019 […]
Royal Round Up: Kate’s recent looks (April-May)
Year In Review: Kate’s Engagement Numbers Tick Up
The Duchess of Cambridge had a decent year, for her, in 2019 for engagement numbers. She reached her second highest total in her 8 years of marriage, although she’s still hovering in the low 100s. Kate did up her patronage engagement rate – there’s a huge caveat to that, though, which I’ll touch on later. […]
William & Kate host UK-Africa reception
Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge hosted a reception on Monday, January 20, at Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit, on behalf of The Queen. Prince Edward, The Countess of Wessex, and Princess Anne also attended. The Cambridges, Wessexes, and Anne welcomed African Heads of State and Government and delegates from the […]