Announcement of a State Visit by the President of South Africa
3 October 2022
The President of the Republic of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Dr Tshepo Motsepe, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 22nd November...
Plans for Public to Watch Her Majesty The Queen’s Funeral
17 September 2022
Details of how the public can watch Her Majesty The Queen’s state funeral and the ceremonial processions.
Opportunity for public to line routes in London and Windsor for The Queen’s final journeyBig screens will be put up across the...
Her Majesty The Queen's Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)
During the Lying-in-State period, Her Majesty The Queen’s closed coffin rests on a raised platform, which is called a catafalque, inside Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Houses of Parliament). Members of...
A Statement from The Princess Royal
13 September 2022
I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has...
The Queen’s children hold a Vigil in Edinburgh
The King, The Princess Royal, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex stand beside The Queen’s coffin in St Giles’ Cathedral.
Further News Following the Passing of Her Majesty The Queen:
Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-StateA Statement from The Princess RoyalThe Queen’s...
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of The Queen
12 September 2022
Watch the official service, attended by The King and other members of the Royal Family.
Further News Following the Passing of Her Majesty The Queen:
Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-StateA Statement from The Princess RoyalThe Queen’s Children Hold a Vigil in...
His Majesty The King's reply to addresses of condolence at Westminster Hall
12 September 2022
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons:
I am deeply grateful for the Addresses of Condolence by the House of Lords and the House of Commons, which so touchingly encompass what our late Sovereign, my...
The King's Audiences
11 September 2022
His Majesty is holding a number Audiences at Buckingham Palace during his first week as King.
9 September
Prime Minister Liz Truss was received at Buckingham Palace: the first Audience of His Majesty's reign.
This afternoon, The King held an Audience at Buckingham Palace with the Prime Minister, the Rt....
Arrangements for the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen
10 September 2022
The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 1100hrs BST. Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the...
A Statement from The Prince of Wales
10 September 2022
On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.
I, however, have lost a grandmother....
