My wife and I were utterly heartbroken to learn of the destruction and devastation following the catastrophic flooding in Southern and Eastern Spain. So many in the United Kingdom have strong, ...

The Crown Jewels are the ceremonial treasures which have been acquired by English kings and queens, mostly since 1660. The collection includes not only the regalia used at coronations, but also crowns ...

In the event that The King cannot undertake his official duties as Sovereign on a temporary basis due to illness or absence abroad, two or more Counsellors of State are appointed by Letters Patent to ...

Together, we can expand opportunities across this family of nations to build shared prosperity and truly resilient economies. Since this is the first occasion on which I find myself attending this ...

It remains a life-long aspiration to have visited all the countries of the Commonwealth Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava. Malo le soifua. My wife and I are so delighted to be able to host you for ...

The King and Queen meet thousands of people each year in the UK and overseas. Before meeting Their Majesties, many people ask how they should behave. The simple answer is that there are no obligatory ...

The Lord Chamberlain's Office produces definitive guidelines on the use of the Royal Arms, Royal Devices, Emblems and Titles and of photographs, portraits, engravings, effigies and busts of The Queen ...

The Royal Standard represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom. The Royal Standard is flown when The King is in residence in one of the Royal Palaces, on The King's car on official journeys and on ...

As Sovereign, The Queen was Head of the Armed Forces, as well as being the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals who served in the Forces. Throughout her reign, she remained a committed and ...