Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dogs race for glory in Britain's Corgi Derby
LONDON — Some of the fastest canines on four very short legs have raced for glory in Scotland's annual Corgi Derby.
The Musselburgh Racecourse Corgi Derby was first held in 2022 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne. The late monarch was a devoted corgi fan who owned almost 30 of the breed over the decades, along with a few dorgis – a corgi-dachshund cross.
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King shares ‘salty tales' with old shipmates
The King has hosted a private Buckingham Palace reception for old shipmates from his naval days to 'share a few salty tales on the trip down memory sea-lane'. The event, thought to be the first of its kind, was personally requested by the King to thank his old comrades for their 'continued loyalty, laughter and support over the decades'. It was funded by the monarch privately. The King, as Prince of Wales, served in both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force during the 1970s. Three months ago, he said: 'My own time at sea… remains one of the most formative, and fondest, experiences of my life.' Among some 400 guests invited to the reception were previous shipmates and their partners from HMS Bronington, Jupiter, Norfolk, Hermione, Minerva, Hermes, Dryad, Fox, and Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, as well as fellow aviators drawn from 845 Naval Air Squadron, and across the Fleet Air Arm. When the King gave up his military career to dedicate himself to royal duties in 1976, he used his Royal Navy severance pay to create the King's Trust. A palace aide said ahead of the reception: 'His Majesty was greatly looking forward to seeing his old shipmates, and no doubt sharing a few salty tales on the trip down memory sea-lane. 'He is most grateful for their continued loyalty, laughter and support over the decades, and looked forward to hearing where life's journeys had taken them all. 'As we approach the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust, which was initially funded with His Majesty's £7,400 severance pay from the Navy, it was a timely opportunity to reflect on what great things have sprung from those formative years – including lifelong friendships and a continued commitment to public service.' Others invited to the palace on Wednesday included a contingent from HMY Britannia and representatives from the King's patronages the White Ensign Association, the Royal Navy Club of 1765 and 1785, the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust and the Association of Royal Naval Officers. The King, as Prince of Wales, was taught to fly while he was studying at Cambridge University by RAF Squadron Leader Philip Penney. In 1971, he flew himself to RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire to train as a jet pilot, graduating later that year after receiving his wings. The King went on to embark on his naval career, joining the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. He began as a 22-year-old acting sub-lieutenant, and was later posted to the guided missile destroyer HMS Norfolk and then to the frigates HMS Minerva and HMS Jupiter in the West Indies and the Pacific respectively. The King returned to England to learn naval aviation, eventually earning the Double Diamond trophy as best pilot. He rose to command minesweeper HMS Bronington before returning to royal duties. In 2012, Elizabeth II awarded him the highest rank in all three services – Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force. On her death in 2022, the King became the Commander-in-Chief of the UK Armed Forces and, a month later, he replaced his younger son, the Duke of Sussex, as Captain General of the Royal Marines. In March this year, the King became the first monarch to visit a Royal Navy warship at sea in almost 40 years when he flew by helicopter to HMS Prince of Wales in the English Channel as it prepared for a major deployment to Japan. He spoke with deep affection about his time in the Navy and described his 'enduring respect' for the service. Meanwhile, the Queen has hailed the legacy of a literary prize that brought women's writing 'from the margins of the literary world to its very centre'. Camilla surprised shoppers when she dropped in on a pop-up Waterstones store in London, before joining an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Women's Prize for Fiction. She said the prize had 'transformed the literary landscape for women', launching careers and ensuring that bestsellers had 'flown off the shelves into the hands and hearts of the public'. The Queen met the six authors shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction including Nussaibah Younis, whose novel Fundamentally tells the story of an academic who travels to Iraq to de-radicalise a teenage Islamic State recruit, and Yael van der Wouden, who wrote The Safekeep. Her Majesty told Tell Me Everything writer Elizabeth Strout: 'I have read your books, they are lovely.' 'Good luck to you all,' she told the group. 'I shall be thinking of you.' 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Queen Elizabeth Once Made a Major Wedding Guest Etiquette Mistake—Here's How to Avoid the Same Faux Pas
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27-05-2025
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RCMP honoured to participate in Royal Visit
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - On this page Content Sunset Ceremonies Quick Facts: The Royal Family and the RCMP Associated Links Contacts The RCMP's Musical Ride was honoured to play an important role during His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla's recent visit to Ottawa. On May 27, the Musical Ride provided a special Royal Escort to Their Majesties from the Bank of Canada to the Senate Building where The King participated in opening Canada's 45th Parliament. The Royal Escort included 24 Musical Ride horses and members, including two pulling the box driven Landau — a carriage used to escort ambassadors, heads of state, the Governor General and members of the Royal Family during ceremonial events. The escort was joined by an RCMP Guidon party bearing the RCMP's Regimental Colour. For 130 years, the RCMP has shared many special moments with the Royal Family, including mutual gifting and receiving of horses with the late Queen Elizabeth II, escorting many Royal Family members during their official visits to Canada, and participating in coronations dating back to 1902. In April 2023, His Majesty King Charles III accepted the title and rank of RCMP Commissioner-in-Chief (he had been an Honorary RCMP Commissioner since 2012). In 2023, the RCMP presented His Majesty King Charles III with a Musical Ride horse named Noble. That horse became His Majesty's new charger, ridden for Trooping the Colour parades. The RCMP was proud to participate in this Royal Visit, a momentous and historic occasion that underscored the RCMP's unique role as both a national police service and an iconic Canadian symbol. It is a privilege to represent tradition, honour and pride alongside the Canadian Crown. Canadian Sunset Ceremonies Want to see the Musical Ride? They will perform at their home in Ottawa during the RCMP's Canadian Sunset Ceremonies from June 26 to 29. Over the summer, the Musical Ride will be touring Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and the Northwest Territories. Visit the Musical Ride Tour Schedule to find an event happening near you. Quick facts: The Royal Family and the RCMP The RCMP's relationship with the Royal Family began in 1897 when members of the North-West Mounted Police paraded for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in London, England. In 1904, King Edward VII conferred the title of Royal to the organization, which created the Royal North-West Mounted Police. In the century-plus since these events, the RCMP – and in particular, the Musical Ride – has shared a special bond with the Royal Family, specifically with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The late Queen expressed particular interest in the RCMP officers on parade during her father's coronation as King George VI. During the late Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the RCMP presented her with eight horses: Burmese (1969), Centenial (1973), James (1998), George (2009), Elizabeth (2012), Sir John (2016), and Kluane and Darby (2019). On September 19, 2022, five members of the RCMP Musical Ride led the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II in London, England, at her request. Four of the members were mounted on former Musical Ride horses that had been presented as gifts from the RCMP during her reign. This tradition of gifting horses continued in 2023 when the RCMP gifted King Charles III a horse named Noble, in recognition of the RCMP's 150th anniversary. The RCMP has had a direct and personal link to The King, who has been an Honorary RCMP Commissioner since 2012 and recently became our Commissioner-in-Chief. Associated Links The RCMP Musical Ride Musical Ride Tour Schedule The Royal Family and the RCMP The RCMP Guidon Link: SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police Media Relations and Issues Management View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
