Published 15 August 2025 80 years ago, Victory over Japan (VJ) Day marked the surrender of Japan forces, which essentially ended the Second World War. The King, The Queen and members of the Royal ...

For the millions of families gathered around their wireless sets, and for their loved ones still serving far from home, it was the message a battle-weary world had long prayed for. ‘The war is over’, ...

The Princess Royal has visited Dublin where she had a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins and attended the official opening day of the Dublin Horse Show.

The British National Anthem in its present form dates back to the eighteenth century. The words and tune are anonymous, and may date back to the seventeenth century. 'God Save The King' was a ...

The King has visited RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland’s main RAF base, in Moray, northern Scotland, to re-present the squadron standard to Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron.

It gives me the greatest possible pleasure to be here with you all today to mark the standing up of 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron, and to present you with your new Standard. I am especially pleased to be ...

The King and Queen have visited the Sandringham Flower Show, meeting exhibitors and members of the public.

One of His Royal Highness's aims has been to maintain the Estate for future generations, so conservation has always been an important part of the Estate's management practices. Considerable resources ...

The Queen sent a message to volunteers to mark the end of Volunteers' Week 2020. As Volunteers' Week draws to a close, it is inspiring to reflect on the many thousands of people, who through their ...

The Sovereign Grant Annual Report for 2013-14 states that net expenditure was £35.7m, an increase of 2.4m (7.2%) on the previous year. The increase in ...