Tag Archives: Windsor Castle

While Brits enjoy an extra hour in bed this weekend, royal staff have spent hours turning back the 1,500 timepieces inside Her Majesty’s official residences.  The clock change, which falls on the last Sunday of October, means that at 2am yesterday the time in the UK went back to 1am as …

Boris Johnson has said the Queen was on ‘very good form’ when he spoke to her this week after doctors told her to cancel any official visits and rest for at least another two weeks.  The Prime Minister gave an upbeat tone while talking about attending his weekly conversation with …

The Queen put on a stylish display as she welcomed billionaire business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle for a lavish reception following a Government investment summit on Tuesday. Her Majesty, 95, who looked effortlessly chic in a matching turquoise co-ord with floral detail, completed her outfit …

A man was left ‘covered’ in excrement after human sewage rained down from a plane into his garden, a council meeting has heard. The revolting fluid ‘splattered’ the resident ‘in a very unpleasant way’ at his home near Windsor Castle. Speaking to The Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead’s aviation forum, …

The Queen was the picture of elegance today as she stepped out to meet members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in her first appearance at Windsor Castle following her return to Balmoral. Her Majesty was resplendent in blue as she chatted with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who …

The Duke of Edinburgh’s personal regalia which he selected himself for his funeral has been pre-positioned on nine cushions on the altar at St George’s Chapel ahead of the service this afternoon. Prince Philip’s insignia on display at the church in Windsor Castle includes the medals and decorations conferred on him …

The Queen wiped away tears and was forced to mourn alone away from her family in St George’s Chapel during Prince Philip’s Covid-hit Windsor Castle funeral today as she said an emotional final goodbye to her ‘strength and stay’ after their extraordinary 73-year life together. Her Majesty looked grief-stricken and …

Thousands of Britons paid their own personal tributes to Prince Philip from their homes, gardens and pubs this afternoon after mourners were told to stay away from the funeral in Windsor amid coronavirus restrictions. Royal events, particularly funerals, usually attract large crowds of well-wishers and fans, yet social distancing measures …

The Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel today as Covid regulations forced her to be separated from her family and wear a mask.  The 94-year-old monarch cut a figure of silent dignity as she watched on while her beloved husband of 73 years was laid to rest.  Following strict social …

Prince Philip will become the 25th Royal in the 200-year-old vault hidden beneath St George’s Chapel in Windsor when he is buried. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died last Friday aged 99, will join a range of kings and queens behind a set of iron gates around 16ft underground. Among the …