By Mark Duell for MailOnline The Duke of Edinburgh briefly came out of retirement today to take part in a rare official public engagement as he transfered his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to the Duchess of Cornwall. But Philip, who has been rarely seen in public since he retired in 2017, was nearly 100 … Read more
Sarah Ferguson has shared her first Instagram post since news broke of her daughter Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding ceremony broke yesterday. The Duchess of York, 60, launched the daily YouTube show in April, where she reads a series of different children’s books to help keep the little ones entertained during lockdown. And this morning, Fergie … Read more
National hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has today been knighted by the Queen in an unprecedented personal ceremony in recognition of his £33 million fundraising effort for the NHS. The Second World War veteran’s extraordinary year was capped as Her Majesty dubbed him a knight with her father’s sword. Staged in the imposing setting of … Read more
Princess Beatrice has married Italian property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a surprise secret ceremony at Windsor Castle. The couple were due to tie the knot at the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace on 29 May. But their ceremony was postponed due to Covid-19 and no new date was given by the palace at the time. Beatrice, … Read more
The Queen will knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at Windsor Castle today in the only personal investiture performed by the monarch during lockdown after WWII hero raised £33m for the NHS The 100-year-old Second World War veteran earned himself a knighthood During the pandemic he raised some £33 million for health service charities Unprecedented personal … Read more
The Queen will knight Colonel Tom Moore on Friday with her father’s sword at Windsor Castle after the 100-year-old veteran raised more than £32million for the NHS. The fundraising hero will travel to the Berkshire royal residence with members of his family for the rare investiture with the monarch. Colonel Sir Tom won the hearts … Read more
The Queen put on a stylish display as she arrived to view a socially-distancing military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday today. Her Majesty, 94, cut an elegant figure in a recycled turquoise coat and matching hat – in what was her first official royal engagement since lockdown began. … Read more
The Queen’s official birthday will be marked by a new ceremony created amid the ‘devastating’ Covid-19 outbreak, a senior Army officer has said. Major General Christopher Ghika, whose men will pay tribute to the Queen on Saturday, said the event offers a ‘unique opportunity’ to commemorate the head of state’s milestone. Windsor Castle will host … Read more
One’s first Zoom! The Queen takes part in a video call from Windsor Castle as she joins Princess Anne in marking Carers Week with virtual messages of thanks The Queen took part in a video call from Windsor Castle to mark Carers Week Her Majesty, 94, joined Princess Anne in thanking four carers for their work … Read more
A new photograph of The Queen and Prince Philip has been released to celebrate the Duke’s 99th Birthday on Wednesday. In the poignant image, which was taken on Monday, Her Majesty, 94 and The Duke of Edinburgh, who have been married for more than 70 years, were pictured standing side-by-side in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle. … Read more