Included in the Queen's calendar are events that she attends every year, or every few years, and we've flashed back to many of those events. This is not a comprehensive series; there are many annual events not listed here.
Annual Events
March: Commonwealth Day Observance ServiceMarch/April: Royal Maundy Service
March/April: Easter Service
April: The Queen's Birthday
May: Chelsea Flower Show
June: Trooping the Colour
June: The Garter Service
June: Royal Ascot
September: Balmoral Ghillies Ball
November: Remembrance Events
November/December: Diplomatic Reception
December: Christmas Broadcast
December: Christmas Service
Varies: The State Opening of Parliament
Semi-Annual Events
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Dinner)
The Order of the Bath Service
Special Events
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Queen's reign has also seen many special occasions - some that are historic,
some that are personally significant, some that are both. These are the
special events that have been featured on the blog so far:
Royal Weddings
1960: Princess Margaret and The Earl of Snowdon
1963: Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy
1973: Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips
1986: The Duke and Duchess of York
2005: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
2011: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
2018: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
2019: Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston
2020: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
1960: Princess Margaret and The Earl of Snowdon
1963: Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy
1973: Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips
1986: The Duke and Duchess of York
2005: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
2011: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
2018: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
2019: Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston
2020: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
1947: The Queen's Wedding
1953: The Coronation
2012: The Diamond Jubilee
Events were held throughout the year for the Jubilee including visits around the country, these are just a few of the headliners:
Address to Parliament
Windsor Horse Show Pageant
Sovereigns' Luncheon
Armed Forces Parade and Muster
Thames River Pageant
Jubilee Concert
The Thanksgiving Service
Diamond Jubilee Message
Commonwealth Luncheon
Lunch at Downing Street
2012: London Olympics
IOC Reception
Visit to Olympic Park
Heads of State Reception
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
The Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games
2016: 90th Birthday
Birthday Walkabout in Windsor
New Four Generation Stamp Release
New Annie Leibovitz Portrait Releases
90th Birthday Celebration at Windsor
More New Annie Leibovitz Portraits
National Service of Thanksgiving
Trooping the Colour
The Patron's Lunch
Events were held throughout the year for the Jubilee including visits around the country, these are just a few of the headliners:
Address to Parliament
Windsor Horse Show Pageant
Sovereigns' Luncheon
Armed Forces Parade and Muster
Thames River Pageant
Jubilee Concert
The Thanksgiving Service
Diamond Jubilee Message
Commonwealth Luncheon
Lunch at Downing Street
IOC Reception
Visit to Olympic Park
Heads of State Reception
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
The Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games
Birthday Walkabout in Windsor
New Four Generation Stamp Release
New Annie Leibovitz Portrait Releases
90th Birthday Celebration at Windsor
More New Annie Leibovitz Portraits
National Service of Thanksgiving
Trooping the Colour
The Patron's Lunch
