Worker for the Queen at Buckingham Palace ‘contracts coronavirus while the monarch was still at London residence before she went to Windsor’ Aide tested positive for bug – which has killed 233 in UK – after falling ill last week It is not yet known whether the infected staff member got close to the Queen … Read more
The Queen was seen today at a private audience at Buckingham Palace for her last official engagement before decamping to Windsor for weeks of self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 93-year-old head of state greeted Captain Angus Essenhigh, the new Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy warship HMS Queen Elizabeth, and his predecessor Commodore … Read more
Japanese state visit to the UK British pomp and pageantry is at its best during a state visit. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masakois are due to stay with the Queen at Windsor Castle in May, but the Foreign Office will advise the royal household whether the visit will go ahead. State visits are a … Read more
Queen, 93, returns to Buckingham Palace in central London after weekend in Windsor despite coronavirus outbreak The Queen, 93, has returned to Buckingham Palace today to carry on her duties It comes as number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK increase to 1,543 People over age of 70 will be asked to self-isolate ‘as … Read more
It’s business as usual: Queen, 93, attends church and will return to Buckingham Palace today to continue working despite coronavirus epidemic The 93-year-old monarch spent the weekend as normal at Windsor Castle She is expected to return to London today to continue with her royal duties An aide categorically denied reports the Queen had quit … Read more
The Queen put on a defiant display as she attended Sunday church service alone in Windsor today. It marks the first time Her Majesty, 93, who opted for a glamorous green ensemble, has been seen in public following confirmation she quit Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears after Corbra crisis talks. The monarch, who was photographed leaving All Saints … Read more
Stacey Dooley reveals she’s been too busy to go to Buckingham Palace and collect her MBE from the Royal Family By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:09 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 01:30 GMT, 15 March 2020 Receiving an MBE would be a lifetime highlight for … Read more
The Queen has quit Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears after Corbra crisis talks, it has been reported. It comes after her upcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Palace has announced. Heir to the throne the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have already pulled out of … Read more
The lost gate of the fabled 10th-century Islamic palace-city Medina Azahara that was destroyed by fire during a civil war in 1010 has been unearthed in southern Spain. The palace — whose name means ‘the shining city’ — was built as a symbol of power by Abd-al-Rahman III, the first Caliph of Córdoba, beginning around 936–940 … Read more
Four security guards working at Dresden’s Royal Palace are under investigation for their suspected involvement in the biggest jewellery heist since the Second World War. Germany was left in shock when priceless treasures including three sets of diamonds thought to be worth €1bn were whisked from the Green Vault of the museum in an early … Read more