Tag: Buckingham Palace

After Overnight Dress Rehearsal, RCMP Say They’re Ready to Play Key Coronation Role

Londoners up in the early hours of Wednesday morning were treated to a full dress rehearsal of King Charles’ coronation procession—including five RCMP members riding just ahead of the gold state coach that will carry the King and Queen Consort to Buckingham palace after Saturday’s ceremony. The rehearsals began after midnight and culminated in a…


Man Arrested Outside Buckingham Palace After Shotgun Cartridges Thrown Over Fence

Police arrested a man outside Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after an incident on Tuesday night. The Metropolitan Police said a man approached the gates of Buckingham Palace—the traditional home of the British monarch—at 7 p.m. and appeared to throw shotgun cartridges into the grounds of the palace. In a statement…


UK Climate Activists Arrested After Blocking Road Outside Buckingham Palace

Over two dozen climate activists from Just Stop Oil have been arrested after they blocked The Mall outside Buckingham Palace in protest against the expansion of oil and gas projects in the UK. The Metropolitan Police said 25 arrests had been made at The Mall, after members of Just Stop Oil, a spin-off from Extinction…


Queen Elizabeth II: The Monarch Who Ruled Over Britain for 70 Years Has Died

Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96. She was the longest reigning monarch in British history, and her reign of 70 years and 214 days. The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother. In a statement, the Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at…


Royal Family Rush to Queen Elizabeth’s Side as She Is Placed Under Medical Supervision

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement at 12:32 p.m. outlining that “following further evaluation this morning, the “Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Palace…


Royal Family Members Rush to Queen Elizabeth’s Side as She Is Placed Under Medical Supervision

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement at 12:32 p.m. outlining that “following further evaluation this morning, the “Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Palace…