Playful Prince Louis shared a sweet moment with his grandpa the Prince of Wales as he sat on Charles’ lap during the Jubilee Pageant. Heir to the throne Charles rocked him from side to side in time to the music and pointed out scenes as the parade passed by the …
Read More »Future of the monarchy on Palace balcony with ‘magnificent seven’
It was a “magnificent seven” who surrounded the Queen at the Jubilee finale – the core members of the royal family who are shaping the monarchy. Future king the Prince of Wales, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, who was publicly backed this year by the monarch to one …
Read More »Queen ‘committed’ to serving nation as Jubilee well-wishers leave her ‘humbled’
The Queen has said she remains “committed to serving” the nation to “the best of my ability”, after she set the seal on her Platinum Jubilee celebrations by appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The 96-year-old monarch was absent for much of the extended Bank Holiday weekend, after finding …
Read More »Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell among stars to grace Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Fashion royalty Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell were among the famous faces who celebrated the Queen during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Hundreds of “national treasures” joined the Time of Our Lives section of the spectacle in central London, which paid homage to the last seven decades of the monarch’s historic …
Read More »Family day out for royal family at Platinum Jubilee Pageant
It was a family day out like no other, with prime seats in the royal box, catching up with cousins and clapping along to classic tunes. The Platinum Jubilee Pageant was an afternoon of entertainment for members of the royal family, who all sat together alongside their siblings and cousins. …
Read More »I bumped into the Queen out walking her corgis: Britons share monarch memories
Members of the public have recounted fond memories of their interactions with the Queen, noting the monarch’s “incredible” memory, “gorgeous” smile and “down-to-earth” nature. The Queen marked 70 years on the throne during her Platinum Jubilee this weekend and the UK has celebrated with bunting, street parties and themed competitions …
Read More »Sculptor creates tiny royal coach in the eye of a needle as Jubilee tribute
A renowned microsculptor has created the “tiniest biggest tribute” for the Platinum Jubilee – an astonishing model of the Queen’s Coronation Carriage which fits inside the eye of a needle. Dr Willard Wigan fashioned and painstakingly put together more than 200 parts under a microscope to create the ornate work, …
Read More »Charles hopes ‘bickering’ can be avoided after ‘togetherness’ of Jubilee weekend
The Prince of Wales is said to hope the nation does not return to “bickering” after the feeling of “togetherness” over the Platinum Jubilee weekend. Charles and wife Camilla kicked off the final day of celebrations to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign by meeting guests at the Big Jubilee Lunch …
Read More »Three people killed in Philadelphia shooting
Three people have died and a further 11 are injured after gunfire erupted in one of Philadelphia’s most popular entertainment districts on Saturday night. Police officers were patrolling the area on South Street when they heard multiple gunshots and witnessed several suspects firing into a large crowd just before midnight, …
Read More »Woman discovers hundreds of Royal family clippings in 70 year old phone directory
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is upon us and with it we look back at the past 70 years that our Monarch has ruled throughout the commonwealth. Those who have grown up throughout her reign may have memories of the many times the queen appeared in the paper at certain events. The …
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