The Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise appearance in an episode of The Archers, on Thursday 9th July 2026.

As The King and Queen undertake their four-day State Visit to the United States, we look back at the longstanding relationship between The Royal Family and the USA, reflecting on decades of shared ...

There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The King and Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the ...

The Royal Household is working hard across operations in the Royal Palaces and Estates to reduce its impact on the environment, using everything from energy efficient LED (light-emitting diode) ...

Working for the Royal Household is a highly rewarding experience. Our people tell us that it’s the community spirit, and the variety of benefits on offer, that help to make working here so exceptional ...

A look behind the scenes as Buckingham Palace prepares to host a State Banquet for The Queen and 150 guests. Preparations for a State Banquet begin well over a year in advance, but the final build of ...

Dressed in their distinctive Tudor uniforms of red, white and yellow, The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard has a ceremonial role in many Royal events. Yeomen of the Guard take part in the ...

Until the middle of the nineteenth century the Sovereign regularly travelled on the river Thames, either on State occasions or between the Royal Palaces of Windsor, Westminster, Hampton Court, ...

A busy working chapel, the Chapel Royal holds regular services which are open to the general public, as well as hosting some unique Royal services. If you would like to attend a service, click on ...

The Hanoverians came to power in difficult circumstances that looked set to undermine the stability of British society. The first of their Kings, George I, was only 52nd in line to the throne, but the ...

1. George III became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760. He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England ...

The Order of the Bath is a special Order of Knights which recognises the work of senior military officials and civil servants. To be a Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Order is recognised as the ...