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29/07/2025

27/07/2025

And what a wonderful tune!

05/07/2025

Stunning!

24/06/2025

One of my favourite paintings of the Queen in her later years. It gives a real sense of the history and tradition behind her.

On , we wanted to share this painting of Queen Elizabeth II standing in Westminster Abbey, by Australian artist Ralph Heimans.

The portrait was commissioned to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and shows her wearing her State dress and robe and standing on the Cosmati Pavement - the place where she was crowned in 1953.

You can see the portrait on permanent display in our museum, the Abbey Galleries.

23/06/2025

Decision made! Looking forward to seeing final detailed designs, but I posted their submission earlier ( see below)

Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the new Queen Elizabeth II memorial, beating a shortlist which included Heatherwick Studio.

14/06/2025

To anyone who enjoyed the music at today's Trooping the Colour, you can support the bands of the Guards regiments at one of their summer recitals next Monday 23rd June. An open air concert of swing, jazz and rock by British, American and Allied composers to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, performed by a "Big Band" made up of world class soldier-musicians. It should be wonderful!

Our next Guards Chapel Recital on MONDAY 23 JUNE at 1.10-3pm features the return of the ever-popular Guards Big Band. This long-awaited return of the Guards Big Band promises to be one of the highlights of the Guards Chapel Recital Series concerts and will take place in the open air on Chapel Square.

Jazz Across The Pond: A Big Band Salute to American, British and Allied Nations Composers

In a celebratory VE80 year, join us for an unforgettable afternoon of powerful music and timeless swing, funk and rock as we celebrate the enduring transatlantic bond between the United States, United Kingdom and allied nations through music.

📌 Please note the change of date from Tuesday 24 June to Monday 23 June and there will be two sets, going on until around 3pm. A bar with drinks and refreshments will be available and please arrive early to get a seat!



The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Band of the Coldstream Guards
Band of the Scots Guards
Band of the Irish Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards
British Army

24/05/2025

What football means to Londoners!!! Tottenham hotspur just won their first cup in 17 years ( the UEFA Europa League). As I live in Arsenal territory I kept my head down and my mouth shut! If you are visiting London and what to take a really good stadium tour, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are all worth a visit

20/05/2025

Sunshine and Flowers (in somewhat crazy arrangements!!) - it must be Chelsea Flowe Show time again 😎

19/05/2025

The most adorable public service advert I have seen in a long time!

14/05/2025

This is an important opportunity to share your views on the planned memorial to HM Queen Elizabeth II. Click on the "Finalists Gallery" button to be taken to the 5 shortlisted ideas and the feedback form.

This is going to be bang in the centre of St James' Park and so will shape our experience of central royal and political Westminster as much as the Victoria memorial, gardens and dominion gates in front of Buckingham Palace did at the start of the 20th century. It is a massive opportunity and one deeply I hope we get right!

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open search for an exceptionally dedicated and inspired multidisciplinary team to create a landmark memorial masterplan of outstanding aesthetic quality that celebrates and honours Queen Elizabeth II. 

07/05/2025

The cenotaph symbolises our commemorations of VE day tomorrow

The Cenotaph stands draped in flags, just as it did on VE Day 1945. 🇬🇧

Today, we pay tribute to the Greatest Generation whose courage secured the freedom and prosperity our Armed Forces protect today.

On , we honour their legacy and remind future generations of the cost of their sacrifice.

05/05/2025

Look out for this special tribute this week!