Publication Date 7 February 2020 This month in history: The wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item On 10 February 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in a ceremony in the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace. We look at the marriage and ceremony, as documented in The Gazette.
Publication Date 22 January 2020 UK introduce new Veterans Railcard Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The new Veterans Railcard will be released on 5 November 2020, supporting UK Veterans and their families with savings on rail travel.
Publication Date 9 January 2020 New MOD veterans ID card rolled out to service leavers Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item A new ID card for all British armed forces veterans has started to be issued by the Ministry of Defence in a bid to help service leavers access specialist support and services.
Publication Date 8 January 2020 This month in history: The funeral of Lord Horatio Nelson Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item On 21 October 1805, Horatio Nelson died during the Battle of Trafalgar. As part of our ‘This month in history’ series, we look at his funeral at St Paul's Cathedral on 9 January 1806.
Publication Date 18 December 2019 Commonwealth New Year honours 2020 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Commonwealth New Year honours lists for 2020 were published in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette. View the full honours lists.
Publication Date 18 December 2019 The New Year honours list 2020 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Queen's 2020 New Year honours were announced in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette. View the full honours list.
Publication Date 16 December 2019 The Gazette's 12 days of Christmas Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item With Christmas Day just around the corner, we’ve delved into The Gazette archives to find 12 festive-related notices, advertisements and stories referenced in supplements down the years.
Publication Date 13 December 2019 10 memorable royal moments this decade: 2010-2019 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item As we head towards the start of a new year, we look back at some of this decade’s most memorable moments for the Queen and the British royal family.
Publication Date 3 December 2019 This month in history: Edward VIII abdication crisis Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item On 10 December 1936, Edward VIII signed his written abdication notices. As part of our ‘This month in history’ series, we look at one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history.
Publication Date 25 November 2019 What is the 'Order of Wear' for British honours, decorations and medals? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Published in The Gazette, the Order of Wear officially describes the sequence in which recipients should place their honours, decorations and medals. But which British honour should be worn first?