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Historic parade at Windsor Castle opens to public for first time in new trial

An Armed Forces parade could soon become a regular display at Windsor Castle – after being hidden from the public for centuries. As part of a new trial, visitors to the Royal Households in London and Windsor will have the chance to enjoy additional ...

01 Apr 2025 at 09:19

Tom Parker Bowles celebrates new cookbook with Q&A at Windsor hotel

British food writer and critic Tom Parker Bowles will host an exclusive Q&A event at a Windsor hotel next month. The intimate evening of food, drink, and storytelling with the Queen's eldest son from her first marriage takes place at The Castle ...

04 Feb 2025 at 10:15

Royal Borough children help in 'exciting' 21-gun salute for King's birthday

Children of the Royal Borough helped wish The King a happy birthday by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle yesterday. The council celebrated King Charles’ 76th birthday at noon, with the annual firing of 21 mini ...

15 Nov 2024 at 09:50

Kids invited to take part in 21-gun salute for King's birthday

Children of the Royal Borough are invited to help wish The King a happy birthday by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle, on Thursday, November 14. The council will be celebrating King Charles' 76th birthday at ...

09 Nov 2024 at 17:00

King Charles joins fellow royals for historic Order of the Garter ceremony

King Charles and Queen Camilla joined fellow members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle for the historic Order of the Garter ceremony. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain and was established ...

20 Jun 2024 at 09:58

'Why I understand Princess of Wales’ desire to keep cancer diagnosis private'

I know why The Princess of Wales was trying to keep her cancer diagnosis private. Why she was silent and absent from public view and prying eyes, or trying to, at least. Cancer still carries a stigma. It’s ugly. It’s shocking and scary and ...

09 Apr 2024 at 17:00

Costumes worn by the Queen and Princess Margaret to go on Christmas display

This Christmas a special display at Windsor Castle will bring together costumes worn by the Queen and Princess Margaret during wartime pantomimes. During the Second World War the Royal sisters spent much of their time in Windsor to stay ...

26 Oct 2021 at 16:30

Queen's Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with 'A Gallop Through History'

A 'spellbinding' show featuring more than 500 horses and 1,000 performers will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle next year to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The 90-minute production called 'A Gallop Through History' ...

22 Sept 2021 at 16:25

GALLERY: The Queen enjoys official birthday parade at Windsor Castle

The Queen celebrated her official birthday in Windsor today (Saturday) with a scaled back Trooping the Colour parade. Her Majesty could not oversee the normal event, which is usually held in London, because of COVID restrictions, so ...

12 Jun 2021 at 19:27

Berkshire and South Bucks residents recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

The Queen has recognised people in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours 2021. Today (Saturday) marks the Monarch's official birthday and has seen people up and down the country recognised for their work ...

12 Jun 2021 at 12:36

Temporary Windsor road closures in place for Queen's official birthday

There will be a series of temporary road closures in Windsor throughout this morning (Saturday) for the Queen's official birthday. The Windsor and Maidenhead council has said that delays are likely, while the Royal Family and ...

12 Jun 2021 at 10:26

More details released ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to Windsor

More details have been released ahead of the visit of the President of the United States to Windsor this weekend. Mr Biden is embarking on his first overseas trip since taking office as President in January, and is due to ...

10 Jun 2021 at 17:46

Queen's Platinum Jubilee plans revealed with an extra bank holiday

Celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next June have been revealed by Buckingham Palace. It will include an extended bank holiday with a weekend of events planned from Thursday, June 2 until Sunday, June 5 2022. ...

02 Jun 2021 at 15:04

Queen thanks public for 'support and kindness' on her 95th birthday

The Queen has thanked the public for 'all the support and kindness' shown to the Royal Family in recent days. Her Majesty has turned 95 today and said she has received many messages of good will. She said it has been a ...

21 Apr 2021 at 12:23

Prince Philip Trust Fund pays tribute to 'special' Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip had an infectious sense of humour and took an ‘immense interest’ in a trust fund he helped to found, its treasurer and trustee has said. Ross Wilson got to know the Duke well through the Prince Philip ...

13 Apr 2021 at 17:34

Duke of Edinburgh's funeral to take place in Windsor on Saturday

The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place in Windsor on Saturday, April 17, Buckingham Palace has announced. Prince Philip, who was aged 99, passed away yesterday (Friday) at Windsor Castle. Following the ...

10 Apr 2021 at 18:24

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