The official website of the Royal Family | The Royal Family
Dec 16, 2024 · The official website of the British Royal Family, providing news, events, and information about the Monarchy and its members.
Queen Elizabeth - The Royal Family
Sep 8, 2022 · Find out more about The late Queen's role as Head of the Commonwealth...
Knighthoods and Damehoods | The Royal Family
Jul 17, 2020 · The origins of knighthood are unclear, but are thought to date back to Roman times. In medieval times, knights underwent strict training from boyhood to be a brave and chivalric horseman supporting the monarch in battle.
Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Reign | The Royal Family
The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Over 70 years, Her Majesty was a dedicated Head of the Commonwealth, linking more than two billion people worldwide. When Her Majesty acceded to the throne aged just 25 ...
Royal Residences: Buckingham Palace | The Royal Family
Buckingham Palace is often a focal point for significant national celebrations and commemorations. In 2002, a music concert was staged in the gardens of Buckingham Palace to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, which included a unforgettable performance of ‘God Save The Queen’ by Brian May from the roof of the Palace and at Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 ...
The Coronation: history and ceremonial | The Royal Family
The coronation ceremony. The coronation of the new Sovereign follows some months after his or her accession, following a period of mourning and as a result of the enormous amount of preparation required to organise the ceremony.
The King and Faith | The Royal Family
The Monarch's relationship with the Church of England is symbolised at the Coronation when the Sovereign is anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and takes an oath to "maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Church of England, and the doctrine worship, discipline, and government thereof, as by law established in England". On the advice of the Prime Minister The King appoints ...
News | The Royal Family
Speech A message read by The Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of The King, marking the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Bombings 21 November 2024
The Prince of Wales - The Royal Family
Aug 11, 2015 · Homelessness. The Prince of Wales is a passionate advocate for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. In June 2023, The Prince and The Royal Foundation launched Homewards, a five-year, locally led programme that will aim to demonstrate that together it’s possible to end homelessness – making it rare, brief and unrepeated.The programme will take a transformative approach to the ...
The Princess of Wales - The Royal Family
In particular, Her Royal Highness has highlighted the need for open and honest conversations about the subject of mental health to try and combat stigma, and also the importance of early intervention mental health support for young people, to tackle these issues at the earliest possible stage so that children have the brightest possible futures.