The Queen’s dedication to raising awareness and supporting survivors of violence against women spans more than a decade and reflects a tireless commitment to changing societal perceptions and providing practical support to those affected by domestic and sexual abuse. Her advocacy began in earnest when she was still known as The Duchess of Cornwall, marking her commitment to a cause that would grow in significance throughout ... Read more
Honoring the Queen’s Efforts: Her Majesty’s Impactful Work on Violence Against Women and Gender Equality.HL
Each one of us has a part to play, to do everything in our power to raise awareness, to ‘reach in’ to others, and to support, and be inspired by, those very brave survivors. The Queen's (then The Duchess of Cornwall) message to mark the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in 2020. Rape and Sexual Abuse The Queen has worked to highlight organisations supporting victims of Rape and Sexual ... Read more
What Happens in an Audience with The King? A Look into His Majesty’s Regular One-on-One Meetings.HL
An Audience is simply a one-to-one meeting with The King. Audiences happen regularly throughout His Majesty's working week. The majority of Audiences are for members of the diplomatic community, though His Majesty also welcomes political, religious and military leaders, and people who have won prestigious cultural prizes. The King receives The Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, and Mrs ... Read more
The King Visits Barrow-in-Furness: A Day of Royal Engagement and Community Connection.HL
His Majesty's day in Barrow recognised the town's contribution to national defence and industry, and celebrated its new status as the 'Royal Port of Barrow'. HMS Agamemnon Commissioning Ceremony His Majesty attended the Commissioning Ceremony for HMS Agamemnon, the sixth of seven Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines built at BAE Systems in Barrow. The ceremony formally marked the vessel's entry into operational ... Read more
A Heartfelt Farewell: King Charles’s Emotional Statement After the Death of Queen Elizabeth II.HL
The world witnessed the heartbreaking loss of one of its most iconic and beloved figures. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at the age of 96, leaving a void that resonates far beyond the royal family. The news of her death sent waves of shock and sorrow across the globe, as millions mourn the passing of a woman who not only defined the British monarchy but also left an ... Read more