The Queen is vaccinated against Covid-19

 

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have both been vaccinated against Covid-19. The couple received the jabs at Windsor Castle on January 9th 2021.

Windsor Names: Alexandra

The death of the Queen's first cousin brought to mind, for me, the importance of middle names in linking a family. Early in January 2021, Elizabeth II's cousin, Lady Mary Colman, died. Lady Mary's middle name was Cecilia, the name of the grandmother she shared with the Queen. Elizabeth II was given her other grandmother's name as a middle name, Mary. And ahead of that came the name of the great grandmother she would never know, Alexandra. And that got me thinking about how well used some names are in the House of Windsor. So let's start with A for Alexandra.

The Queen's sad farewell to a beloved cousin

One of The Queen's first cousins, Lady Mary Colman, has died. She was 88. Lady Mary passed away at her home in Norfolk in the first days of the New Year. The Queen is said to be saddened by her loss.

The Queen cancels garden parties for 2021

 

For the second year in a row, Buckingham Palace won't host any summer garden parties. The Queen has already called off the 2021 events, five months in advance, as planning them was proving difficult given the ongoing public health crisis.

The Queen's first Norman Hartnell dress

He was the man who created the most iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young Monarch. And he first dressed the record breaking ruler eighty six years ago.

Camilla starts the Windsor Year

 

It took her less than ten hours. The Duchess of Cornwall got 2021 off to a flying start for the House of Windsor by launching a brand new project before most people had even had breakfast on New Year's Day. Camilla is now the proud owner of an online reading room.

Plant a tree for the Platinum Jubilee

 

She's planted plenty of her own and now it's hoped others will take inspiration from the Queen and plant a tree to mark her Platinum Jubilee. People across the UK are being asked to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Queen's reign by adding a new tree to their garden.