Wishing all Mothers, and those who are missing their Mums today, a peaceful Mothering Sunday. 🌸
On the occasion of The Duke of Edinburgh’s 60th birthday tomorrow, His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to appoint His Royal Highness to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
The Duke joins 16 Knights and Ladies, The Queen, The Princess Royal and The Duke of Rothesay as Royal Knights of the Thistle, the highest honour in Scotland.
📷 Chris Jelf Bagshot Park
Wishing all Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
#ramadanmubarak
“Like an iceberg, what is seen above the water or in public is only a small proportion of what goes on behind the scenes.
“What is never seen or can ever be quantified is the effort spent on ensuring good governance for his patronages, encouraging people to support worthwhile causes, chairing committees, meeting chief executives and think tanks, writing papers, speeches, forewords, introductions, the list goes on.
“But whatever he is doing he gives 150% of himself, and if all else fails he gives any energy he has left out to our exhausted dogs or laying waste to the garden.”
“He is the best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and still is my best friend.”
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During a joint visit to Leeds, The Duchess of Edinburgh surprised her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, by saying a few words of tribute to him, ahead of his 60th birthday on Sunday.
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #500Words! 👏
The six winners of the children’s writing competition were announced at the Grand Final at Buckingham Palace.
Age category 5-7
🥇 Evan Stoll
🥈 Clara Webb
🥉 Henry Beeston
Age category 8-11
🥇 Olive Campbell
🥈 Spencer Marshall
🥉 Aaron Baker
Celebrity readers @alishaweir123, @oliviadeano, @thereallukeevans, @twhiddleston, @bonhughbon and @otimabuse each read a winning story aloud during the ceremony 🙌
To watch the event, head to @bbciplayer for a special episode of #TheOneShow on #WorldBookDay, Thursday March 7th 📚
This International Women’s Day, we recognise the brave survivors of violence against women, and those who are working tirelessly to break taboos around the subject, both in the UK and overseas.
A world of ‘Pure Imagination’ 📚🧚✨
On #WorldBookDay, we celebrated young writers in the Grand Final of the #500Words children’s writing competition 📖
Opening the show, we saw @__skylarblu__ take a magical journey around Buckingham Palace 🙌
To watch her dance in full, head to @bbciplayer and the March 7th episode of #TheOneShow
🎂🎈 Wishing The Duke of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday today!
🌎 The King became Head of the Commonwealth on his Accession in 2023. Throughout his working life he has connected with the Commonwealth family through regular visits and by supporting projects which bring Commonwealth countries together through their shared values and interests.
🔗 Visit our link in bio to find out more about the King and the Commonwealth.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds, to attend the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
🏉 During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses spoke to Leeds Rhinos female players and girls, who were taking part in Rugby League drills, before joining the Awards ceremony which recognises those changing lives through grassroots sport.
The Duke is President of the Sports and Recreation Alliance, a role he took over from his father The late Duke of Edinburgh, in 2009.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds, to attend the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
🏉 During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses spoke to Leeds Rhinos female players and girls, who were taking part in Rugby League drills, before joining the Awards ceremony which recognises those changing lives through grassroots sport.
The Duke is President of the Sports and Recreation Alliance, a role he took over from his father The late Duke of Edinburgh, in 2009.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds, to attend the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
🏉 During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses spoke to Leeds Rhinos female players and girls, who were taking part in Rugby League drills, before joining the Awards ceremony which recognises those changing lives through grassroots sport.
The Duke is President of the Sports and Recreation Alliance, a role he took over from his father The late Duke of Edinburgh, in 2009.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds, to attend the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
🏉 During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses spoke to Leeds Rhinos female players and girls, who were taking part in Rugby League drills, before joining the Awards ceremony which recognises those changing lives through grassroots sport.
The Duke is President of the Sports and Recreation Alliance, a role he took over from his father The late Duke of Edinburgh, in 2009.
🇯🇲 Yesterday at Buckingham Palace, His Majesty The King received Mr. Alexander Williams, upon his appointment as High Commissioner for Jamaica.
🌏 Today is Commonwealth Day – the annual celebration of this unique and diverse organisation.
2024 marks 75 years since the founding of the modern Commonwealth.
⛪️ The Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey will be attended by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
📺 You can watch live from 14:15GMT on @bbc One.
“Each one of you is a brilliant writer with the power to conjure magic with your pens and lead us on escapades on your keyboards – and all in just 500 words.”
Her Majesty The Queen addresses 500 Words finalists at the Grand Final, which took place in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace last week.
📺📚 Watch the special episode of @bbctheoneshow on @bbciplayer now.
🌏 The Commonwealth is often described as a family of nations, with its 56 member countries working together on issues as diverse as climate change, youth empowerment and economic development.
Visit our link in bio to find out more about the Commonwealth’s many initiatives and collaborations. #Commonwealth #CommonwealthDay
On the pitch and on the page: the @Lionesses continue to inspire the next generation 📚#WorldBookDay #Lionesses #WomensFootball
Did you catch us on @bbctheoneshow last night? Take a closer look at the incredible miniature books created for the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House – including a special contribution from Her Majesty The Queen.
Watch the special 500 Words episode in full on @bbciplayer – and visit the books for yourself on display at Windsor Castle!
