Princess Catherine walks side by side with husband, Prince William, during the 2023 Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on Monday (June 19) in Windsor, England.
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As keeper of the Jewel House at the Tower of London, fewer positions come with higher stakes attached, but for Brigadier Andrew Jackson it is just part and parcel of his everyday life at His Majesty’s fortress in the centre of London. After a distinguished career in the Army, Andrew became the Governor of the Tower in 2019 and lives within the ancient walls that previously served as a prison for everyone from Queen Elizabeth I to Guy Fawkes and even the Kray Twins.
Speaking to us on a wonderfully sunny morning outside the Waterloo Block as the Guards take their places and the Yeoman Warders prepare to take their first tours of the day, Andrew reflects on his historic position, the role he recently played at King Charles’ Coronation and the Tower’s new exhibition showcasing the Crown Jewels. Telling us about the moment he was asked to carry the Sovereign’s Ring in the procession, Andrew laughs, “I had to try and be cool about it because it was an absolutely incredible thing to do and such an honour.” He jokes, “there were no trumpeters who arrived to tell me the news but I did have a very nice phone call from the Lord Chamberlain who asked if I would like to take part.
Soon after that, a large envelope came through in the post with one of those amazing invitations to the Coronation.” Andrew’s role saw him carry the diamond, ruby and sapphire encrusted ring - which was originally created for King William IV in 1831 - up through Westminster Abbey into the Coronation Theatre and hand it to the Dean. In a moment that was watched by more than 20 million people in the UK, Andrew reveals what was going through his head at the time.
Princess Catherine walks side by side with husband, Prince William, during the 2023 Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on Monday (June 19) in Windsor, England.
solve the UK homelessness crisis — but he thinks the important issues that the Firm supports just get lost in the shuffle of people’s daily lives.“We’re all very busy, and I think it’s hard sometimes to see what the family bring and what we do,” William, who will turn 41 on Wednesday, told the Times over the weekend.“But the amount of causes, the interests, the dinners, the meetings, the visits, whatever it is, that we do day in, day out, throughout the year, we’ve always been involved in that. It’s part of what we do,” he added.
Trooping the Colour's pomp and ceremony seemed to be a little too lengthy for one young royal, as Princess Charlotte appeared to get impatient during the event. Charlotte, eight, was one of the important guests at Saturday's occasion, but according to the Daily Star a lip reading expert spotted her asking questions about when it would be over.
All eyes were on Prince Louis during the 2023 Trooping the Colour!
As the Royal Family gathered for Trooping the Colour the Princess of Wales turned her head swiftly as Queen Camilla appeared to give King Charles a “stern pep talk”, according to a body language expert. It was the first birthday parade for the monarch and it wall full of displays of pomp and pageantry from the most prestigious regiments in the British Army.
King Charles III is celebrating his official birthday for the very first time.
, as per usual.The rode in a horse-drawn carriage from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the monarch's annual birthday parade alongside his elder brother, nine-year-old , and sister, eight-year-old . The young princes were dressed in suits with matching red ties, which coordinated well with Charlotte's nautical white collared dress with a red bow and accents. The Wales children were sat across from and their mother, , who wore a by designer Andrew GN with a hat.
King Charles III may have been the person of honor at this year’s Trooping the Colour, but Prince William and Princess Kate’s kids managed to steal the show.
The royal family stepped out in style at the first Trooping the Colour celebration in honor of King Charles III.
King Charles has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch.
Prince Louis adorably stole the show again on Saturday 17 June as he pulled a series of animated faces at the Trooping the Colour.The young royal, five, was joined by siblings Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight, as he sat in between them in the carriage. Also in the carriage was the trio's mother, Kate Middleton, and Queen Camilla, who is colonel of the Grenadier guards, as they followed behind the King in a carriage.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "wouldn't have gone to Trooping the Colour" even if they were invited, a royal expert said. It is thought to be the first time in history that not all of the monarch's children will be in attendance, after the couple "have not been invited", according to reports.Trooping the Colour marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign and is one of the major events in the royal calendar that takes place every year.
King Charles III is officially in charge and he’s running his monarchy a lot differently than his momma Queen Elizabeth II!
King Charles will make his debut appearance at his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as the British Monarch this Saturday.
The royal family’s annual Trooping the Colour event is coming up on June 17 and we just learned who is NOT invited.
Diana: The Musical is headed to the West End and will star Loose Women panellist Denise Welch as Queen Elizabeth II as she makes a return to the theatre.
King Charles is believed to be making a major change for his Trooping the Colour debut this Saturday.
When Catherine Tate developed the idea for a brand-new royal comedy, she never thought it would take her all the way to Australia. Catherine created the series with producer Borga Dorter, who pitched for the show to take place on another continent entirely. “The series was originally Queen of Canada,” explains Catherine.
It was revealed last year that King Charles is planning the largest ever series of official tours in the UK, the Commonwealth and to other countries around the world to "extend a hand of friendship and support.” While it has been understood that the monarch will prioritise visits to the United States, Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean, there are a number of countries that will also be high on the agenda such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.The King and Queen undertook their first visit to Germany before the Coronation, but are expected to make several more trips in the coming few years. While Their Majesties will carry out many of the visits themselves, they are ably supported by key senior royals, such as The Prince and Princess of Wales, who are thought to be instrumental in The King's plans for future foreign tours.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have seen their profile continue to rise ever since they were officially included in the late Queen's line-up of senior royals.The couple are both advocates for many charities, with Sophie in particular being a key voice in the fields of gender equality, violence against women and avoidable blindness. While they have always been hard working members of The Firm, this promotion came after Prince Andrew stepped back from his role and after Prince Harry and Meghan relocated to the US.This adjustment, royal expert Jennie Bond feels, is one that they have taken in their stride.