The official website of the Royal Family | The Royal Family
Nov 11, 2024 · The official website of the British Royal Family, providing news, events, and information about the Monarchy and its members.
The role of the Monarchy - The Royal Family
Nov 15, 2024 · As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'.
A Statement from Buckingham Palace | The Royal Family
Jun 24, 2024 · The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening. Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
News | The Royal Family
Press release The King will attend commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in Poland 13 January 2025
Queen Elizabeth - The Royal Family
Sep 8, 2022 · Find out more about The late Queen's role as Head of the Commonwealth...
The King - The Royal Family
Sep 8, 2022 · The Prince's mother was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 25, when her father, King George VI, died aged 56 on 6 February 1952. On The Queen's accession to the throne, Prince Charles - as the Sovereign's eldest son - became heir apparent at the age of three.
The Duke of Edinburgh - The Royal Family
The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He dedicates much of his time as a full-time working member of the Royal Family to championing young people and promoting the benefits of non-formal education across the world.