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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch, ruling for 70 years until her death in 2022. She oversaw the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth and was a symbol of stability and continuity.
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We may be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend, but Prince George may have stolen the show during last night's Platinum Party at the Palace event. Taking place outside Buckingham Palace in London, many members of the Royal Family gathered to watch a host of famous faces perform in…
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To celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, the Queen has made a special appearance alongside beloved children's character Paddington Bear. The special sketch was made to open yesterday's Platinum Party at the Palace event, which saw crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's record 70 years on the throne.…
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Kim Kardashian was reportedly rejected by Buckingham Palace after asking the attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend. A source close 41-year-old reality TV star told the Daily Mail that Kardashian had "asked for tickets" to attend the Platinum Party at the Palace with her boyfriend Pete Davidson, 28, but…
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Helen Mirren has revealed the reason behind her US citizenship. The British Oscar-winning actress became a naturalized American citizen in 2017 - 14 years after Queen Elizabeth II appointed her a dame in 2003. In this week's issue of People, the 76-year-old star opened up about her decision to take…
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Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, is set to wear a crown that once belonged to the Queen Mother, reports say. On Saturday, Queen Elizabeth II revealed her "sincere wish" for Camilla to receive the title of "Queen Consort" when Prince Charles ascends the throne. The reigning monarch made the announcement…
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Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wishes for Camilla to be named Queen Consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne. Today, February 6, marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, as she celebrates 70 years on the throne. As part of the historic occasion, the 95-year-old sovereign has released her Platinum…
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A manufacturing error has left thousands of souvenirs marking the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee in a right royal mess. Over 10,000 mugs, tea sets, and decorative plates celebrate "The Platinum Jubbly" rather than the "Jubilee", thanks to a translation issue with the Chinese manufacturers. The commemorative crockery features the…
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Prince Andrew has returned his military affiliations and royal patronages to the Queen. In a statement on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said that the royal had returned them with his mother's "approval and agreement." The news comes a day after the Duke of York's lawyers failed to have a civil lawsuit…
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The Duchess of Cambridge celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday, and marked the occasion by showcasing three new official portraits with her followers. Per Kensington Palace, the new portraits were taken by fashion photographer Paolo Roversi at London's Kew Gardens back in November. They are now set to enter the…
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Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. The heartbreaking news was announced on Friday by Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell. [caption id="attachment_1263140653" align="aligncenter" width="993"] Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy[/caption] Poitier became an instrumental part of Hollywood history, breaking down barriers to become the very first Black…
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A one-year-old girl has gotten the Royal seal of approval on her Halloween costume. Little Jalayne Sutherland from Kentucky dressed up as Her Majesty herself for the holiday, donning a string of pearls, a double-breasted coat, and a matching hat. She completed the look by posing alongside her family corgis…
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Barbados has a new hero, and it's Rihanna. On Monday, November 29, the Caribbean country officially cut its political and ceremonial ties with the UK, in order to become a republic. As such, Queen Elizabeth II was removed as the island nation's head of state. During the Pride of Nationhood…
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A girl with Down's syndrome who sent a painting to the Queen was left overjoyed after receiving a reply. Twelve-year-old Wanessa Bąkowska from Poland decided to gift the Queen one of her paintings, which she shares with her 500-plus followers on Facebook, the Daily Star reports. She wrote in the…
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Meghan Markle has been showered with love by the Royal Family on her 40th birthday. On Wednesday, August 4, the official Twitter account of the royals shared three pictures of the Duchess of Sussex. These images showed the Queen and Meghan in Chester back in 2018, while another shows the Sussexes…
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In paid partnership with South Western Railway London is known for being an incredibly picturesque city — and from its imposing skyline to its historic landmarks, it's hard not to have your camera out to capture everything that's going on. One of the most stunning areas of the city is…
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A man who claims that he's the illegitimate son of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles is using his own offspring as proof of his claim to the throne. According to Indy100, Simon Dorante-Day, who was born in the United Kingdom but who now lives in Queensland, Australia, alleges that he…
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The Queen has proven yet again why she's got the best job in the country. Yesterday (June 11), the 95-year-old monarch appeared alongside the Duchesses of Cornwall and Cambridge at a royal engagement at the Eden Project in Cornwall. During the Big Lunch event, Queen Elizabeth II was handed a…
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A Palace source has insisted that Price Harry and Meghan Markle did not ask the Queen to name their daughter Lilibet. The source told the BBC that despite reports that the couple asked the Queen if they could name their daughter Lilibet, they did not. In turn, a spokesperson for…
