Britain on the Cheap

Yes, summer 2012 means Olympics in London, but for loyal royalists, it’s all about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend June 2-4, 2012, marking Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. VisitLondon has a new contest to win a five-night trip to help the sovereign celebrate. The winner will spend a night under the stars at [...]

Visitors to Buckingham Palace are drinking in the lacy vision of the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding gown. This podcast reviews every inch of the gown, created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The exhibit also includes the Halo Tiara made by Cartier and loaned by the Queen, Catherine’s veil and the diamond earrings her parents [...]

The wedding gown of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, will be part of the special exhibits when Buckingham Palace opens July 23. Visitors will see the lace-trimmed dress created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, as well as the Halo Tiara made by Cartier and loaned by the Queen. Catherine’s veil and the diamond earrings, a [...]

Starting today, you can follow Queen Elizabeth II on Facebook, which she and the royal family are adding to their Twitter, Flickr, YouTube accounts. There will be no “friending” and certainly no poking, nor can you give her e-gifts. But you can follow royal engagements around the UK and send comments to the Palace. For [...]

Gearing up for Trooping the Colour this Saturday, in honor of the Queen’s official birthday? She will leave Buckingham Palace at 10.45 a.m. to travel down The Mall to Horseguard’s Parade. During the ceremony, The Queen is greeted by a Royal salute and carries out an inspection of the troops from the Household Division (Foot [...]