Buckingham Palace press releases
This section contains press releases and news items issued by Buckingham Palace over the last five years.Wednesday, 5th November 2008
The Queen’s message to Lewis Hamilton, 5 November 2008
Her Majesty congratulates the Formula One driver on his recent win …
Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Announcement of new Royal Air Force honorary appointments, 2 October 2008
The Queen has been pleased to approve new Royal Air Force honorary appointments in recognition of the strong links between the Royal Air Force and the Royal Family …
Wednesday, 20th August 2008
Message from The Queen to King Juan Carlos of Spain, 20 August 2008
Her Majesty speaks of her sadness at the loss of life in today’s aircraft crash …
Wednesday, 6th August 2008
Buckingham Palace believes the article is a serious breach of Prince Philip’s privacy …
Friday, 27th June 2008
Release of the Royal Public Finances annual report 2007-2008, 27 June 2008
The Treasury contributed the equivalent of 66 pence per person in the country – less than the price of two pints of milk or a download to an ipod – to enable The Queen to carry out the duties of Head of State …
Thursday, 19th June 2008
Announcement of arrangements for Royal Swan Upping 2008, 19 June 2008
Announcement of dates and locations for the annual census of the swan population on a particular stretch of the River Thames …
Saturday, 14th June 2008
The Birthday Honours List, 14 June 2008
New appointments to the Royal Victorian Order are announced to mark The Queen’s official birthday …
Tuesday, 29th April 2008
Share your Royal memories with others on www.royal.gov.uk, 29 April 2008
The Web Team at Buckingham Palace asks visitors to submit their memories of Royal events …
Tuesday, 22nd April 2008
Announcement of the appointment of a new Garter Knight, 22 April 2008
Prince William of Wales wil become a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter …
Tuesday, 15th April 2008
Announcement of arrangements for the Christening of Viscount Severn, 15 April 2008
The event will take place at the private chapel at Windsor …