Festivities have been taking place throughout the United Kingdom over the last few days as Britain celebrates 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne.

The Queen was just 25 when her father, King George VI, passed away, resulting in her becoming the reigning monarch. Seven decades later, she has become the only British royal in history to commemorate a Platinum Jubilee.

Ahead of the star-studded concert on Saturday evening, Her Majesty appeared in a pre-recorded clip with another much-loved icon as the pair sat down to tea in Buckingham Palace.

“Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich,” says Paddington Bear before pulling said snack out of his hat. “I always keep one for emergencies.”

“So do I,” responds the 96-year-old Queen. She then reaches into her handbag. “I keep mine in here. For later.”

The Queen did not attend the Party at the Palace, but the royal family was indeed represented. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children were amongst the 20,000 people who watched Adam Lambert and Queen (naturally), Sir Elton John, and Alicia Keys rocking out in front of the Palace.

The event also included performances by the London casts of famous musicals such as Hamilton, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Lion King, Six, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.

We hope everyone remembered to pack a marmalade sandwich or two.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William took to their Instagram account to mark the occasion with never-before-seen family pictures. 

The Pics include an adorable snap of Kate and William with their eldest two children, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4, being playful on the grounds of the family’s country home in Norfolk, England, a picture of the duchess as a baby held by her mother Carole Middleton, as well as a portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry as kids, sitting with their mom Princess Diana.

The Rule and Duchess captioned the pics with, “To mothers new and old and families spending today together and apart — we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Happy Mother’s Day ”

Check them out below. 

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The 59-year-old got cheeky with the royal while being honored at Buckingham Palace. Thompson was officially given the title of Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list in June.

The ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Prince William definitely got more than he bargained for as the Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress made him blush when she asked if she could kiss him.

”I love Prince William, I’ve known him since he was little, and we just sniggered at each other,” Thompson told The Daily Mail. “I said, ‘I can’t kiss you, can I?’ And he said, ‘No, don’t!'” She continued: “If you’re first up, you have to be more formal on such an occasion, but he’s looking wonderful and doing so well. He said, ‘This day isn’t about me, it’s about you.’”

The Duke of Cambridge isn’t the only royal Thompson is fond of. She said, “It’s really lovely because I’ve always loved the boys, and I’ve always been a long-term correspondent with their dad,” she said. “It’s a very lovely feeling.”

Thompson was accompanied by her husband Greg Wise, and their children, Gaia, 18, and Tindyebwa, 19, for the ceremony. She opted for an elegant blue suit and white sneakers for the regal occasion.

Congratulation, Dame Emma!

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Whilst all the attention has been on the new Royal Baby, Prince Louis, it would be easy to forget that the first royal baby — and heir to the throne — Prince George is turning 5!

Prince William and Duchess Kate’s eldest child was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in London on the 22nd of July 2013.

And so, in honor of the future king turning half a decade, The Royal Mint has announced that a special coin will be created just for him.

It’s almost time to break out the cake and candles for HRH Prince George of Cambridge’s Fifth birthday! The young prince inspires a new interpretation of his namesake, St George and the dragon on a UK £5 #coin – find out more: https://t.co/UQk527gohI #SundayBlogShare pic.twitter.com/VGrtvMDREV

— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) July 15, 2018

The £5 coin bears the image of the 5-year-old’s namesake, St. George, and a dragon.

“The birth of Prince George altered the course of history in the United Kingdom, and we are pleased to be marking the fifth birthday of our future king,” said Nicola Howell who is director of consumer business at The Royal Mint.

Seems a fitting gift for a Prince.

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The team, who are currently competing in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, beat Sweden 2-0 over the weekend to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

For a second time during the week, the future king of England paid gratitude to the men representing the country on the pitch by taking over the royal Twitter account.

“You wanted to make history @England and you are doing just that. This has been an incredible #WorldCup run and we’ve enjoyed every minute. You deserve this moment – Football’s Coming Home! W,” wrote the Duke of Cambridge.

We can’t wait to see what he says after England takes on Croatia!

You wanted to make history @England and you are doing just that. This has been an incredible #WorldCup run and we’ve enjoyed every minute. You deserve this moment – Football’s Coming Home! W

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 7, 2018

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April 29th marked the 7th wedding anniversary of the now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine.

Before they had 3 children, William and Kate were former university flatmates who began dating in 2003, and split up before rekindling their romance in 2007.

The couple wed in 2011 at Westminster Abbey in front of 1,900 guests, where the future queen wore a gown by Alexander McQueen which cost more than $400,000.

Love Me Like You Do singer, Ellie Goulding, entertained around 300 guests at an evening reception in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room.

To commemorate the occasion, Kensington Palace posted a photo on Instagram of the then-newlyweds in an Aston Martin Volante which was decorated with balloons and a license plate that read “Ju5t Wed.”

2018 marks a big year for the royal family with two royal weddings, a royal baby and the Queen’s 65th Coronation anniversary.

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Just a few days after becoming a father for the 3rd time, Prince William was asked to be his brother’s best man. The news is not much of a surprise, but still serves as a testament to the friendship between the pair.

Prince William is two years older than Prince Harry, with both being young teenagers when their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in 1996.

Kensington Palace has now confirmed the appointment of William as Harry’s best man on Twitter with a collage of the the brothers.

Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his Best Man at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/7TvZ2VlEk2

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

The gesture also signifies a reverse of roles as Harry served as William’s best man during his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.

The post There is No Surprise Who Will be Prince Harry’s Best Man appeared first on EverydayKoala.

On Monday, the 69-year-old welcomed another grandchild when his daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, gave birth to her third child.

The newborn, who weighed 3.8 kilograms, is 5th in line to the throne following the implementation of the Succession to the Crown Act in 2015.

In an official announcement released by Clarence House, the Prince of Wales joked that he does not know how he will be able to keep up with all his grandchildren.

The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child.
HRH said: “We are both so pleased at the news. It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.” pic.twitter.com/fZmsd72yeX

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 24, 2018

And this is before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had any of their own!

The post Prince Charles Can’t Keep Up with his Grandkids appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Festivities have been taking place throughout the United Kingdom over the last few days as Britain celebrates 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne.

The Queen was just 25 when her father, King George VI, passed away, resulting in her becoming the reigning monarch. Seven decades later, she has become the only British royal in history to commemorate a Platinum Jubilee.

Ahead of the star-studded concert on Saturday evening, Her Majesty appeared in a pre-recorded clip with another much-loved icon as the pair sat down to tea in Buckingham Palace.

“Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich,” says Paddington Bear before pulling said snack out of his hat. “I always keep one for emergencies.”

“So do I,” responds the 96-year-old Queen. She then reaches into her handbag. “I keep mine in here. For later.”

The Queen did not attend the Party at the Palace, but the royal family was indeed represented. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children were amongst the 20,000 people who watched Adam Lambert and Queen (naturally), Sir Elton John, and Alicia Keys rocking out in front of the Palace.

The event also included performances by the London casts of famous musicals such as Hamilton, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Lion King, Six, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.

We hope everyone remembered to pack a marmalade sandwich or two.

The post We Wish We Were Invited to This Tea Party With the Queen! appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Kate Middleton and Prince William took to their Instagram account to mark the occasion with never-before-seen family pictures. 

The Pics include an adorable snap of Kate and William with their eldest two children, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4, being playful on the grounds of the family’s country home in Norfolk, England, a picture of the duchess as a baby held by her mother Carole Middleton, as well as a portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry as kids, sitting with their mom Princess Diana.

The Rule and Duchess captioned the pics with, “To mothers new and old and families spending today together and apart — we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Happy Mother’s Day ”

Check them out below. 

The post Kate Middleton and Prince William Celebrate Mother’s Day With New Family Photos appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The 59-year-old got cheeky with the royal while being honored at Buckingham Palace. Thompson was officially given the title of Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list in June.

The ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Prince William definitely got more than he bargained for as the Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress made him blush when she asked if she could kiss him.

”I love Prince William, I’ve known him since he was little, and we just sniggered at each other,” Thompson told The Daily Mail. “I said, ‘I can’t kiss you, can I?’ And he said, ‘No, don’t!'” She continued: “If you’re first up, you have to be more formal on such an occasion, but he’s looking wonderful and doing so well. He said, ‘This day isn’t about me, it’s about you.’”

The Duke of Cambridge isn’t the only royal Thompson is fond of. She said, “It’s really lovely because I’ve always loved the boys, and I’ve always been a long-term correspondent with their dad,” she said. “It’s a very lovely feeling.”

Thompson was accompanied by her husband Greg Wise, and their children, Gaia, 18, and Tindyebwa, 19, for the ceremony. She opted for an elegant blue suit and white sneakers for the regal occasion.

Congratulation, Dame Emma!

The post Emma Thompson Receives Damehood and Makes Prince William Blush appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Whilst all the attention has been on the new Royal Baby, Prince Louis, it would be easy to forget that the first royal baby — and heir to the throne — Prince George is turning 5!

Prince William and Duchess Kate’s eldest child was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in London on the 22nd of July 2013.

And so, in honor of the future king turning half a decade, The Royal Mint has announced that a special coin will be created just for him.

It’s almost time to break out the cake and candles for HRH Prince George of Cambridge’s Fifth birthday! The young prince inspires a new interpretation of his namesake, St George and the dragon on a UK £5 #coin – find out more: https://t.co/UQk527gohI #SundayBlogShare pic.twitter.com/VGrtvMDREV

— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) July 15, 2018

The £5 coin bears the image of the 5-year-old’s namesake, St. George, and a dragon.

“The birth of Prince George altered the course of history in the United Kingdom, and we are pleased to be marking the fifth birthday of our future king,” said Nicola Howell who is director of consumer business at The Royal Mint.

Seems a fitting gift for a Prince.

The post This is What Prince George is Getting for his Birthday appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The team, who are currently competing in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, beat Sweden 2-0 over the weekend to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

For a second time during the week, the future king of England paid gratitude to the men representing the country on the pitch by taking over the royal Twitter account.

“You wanted to make history @England and you are doing just that. This has been an incredible #WorldCup run and we’ve enjoyed every minute. You deserve this moment – Football’s Coming Home! W,” wrote the Duke of Cambridge.

We can’t wait to see what he says after England takes on Croatia!

You wanted to make history @England and you are doing just that. This has been an incredible #WorldCup run and we’ve enjoyed every minute. You deserve this moment – Football’s Coming Home! W

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 7, 2018

The post Prince William Proves He’s a Massive Football Fan appeared first on EverydayKoala.

April 29th marked the 7th wedding anniversary of the now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine.

Before they had 3 children, William and Kate were former university flatmates who began dating in 2003, and split up before rekindling their romance in 2007.

The couple wed in 2011 at Westminster Abbey in front of 1,900 guests, where the future queen wore a gown by Alexander McQueen which cost more than $400,000.

Love Me Like You Do singer, Ellie Goulding, entertained around 300 guests at an evening reception in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room.

To commemorate the occasion, Kensington Palace posted a photo on Instagram of the then-newlyweds in an Aston Martin Volante which was decorated with balloons and a license plate that read “Ju5t Wed.”

2018 marks a big year for the royal family with two royal weddings, a royal baby and the Queen’s 65th Coronation anniversary.

The post Prince William and Duchess Kate Celebrate 7 Years of Marriage appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Just a few days after becoming a father for the 3rd time, Prince William was asked to be his brother’s best man. The news is not much of a surprise, but still serves as a testament to the friendship between the pair.

Prince William is two years older than Prince Harry, with both being young teenagers when their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in 1996.

Kensington Palace has now confirmed the appointment of William as Harry’s best man on Twitter with a collage of the the brothers.

Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his Best Man at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/7TvZ2VlEk2

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

The gesture also signifies a reverse of roles as Harry served as William’s best man during his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.

The post There is No Surprise Who Will be Prince Harry’s Best Man appeared first on EverydayKoala.

On Monday, the 69-year-old welcomed another grandchild when his daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, gave birth to her third child.

The newborn, who weighed 3.8 kilograms, is 5th in line to the throne following the implementation of the Succession to the Crown Act in 2015.

In an official announcement released by Clarence House, the Prince of Wales joked that he does not know how he will be able to keep up with all his grandchildren.

The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child.
HRH said: “We are both so pleased at the news. It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.” pic.twitter.com/fZmsd72yeX

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 24, 2018

And this is before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had any of their own!

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