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New Appointments to the Order of Merit

Published 11 November 2022

His Majesty The King has been pleased to make six new appointments to the Order of Merit. Appointments to the Order are made in recognition of distinguished service to the Armed Forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. The individuals were chosen by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in early September.

The new appointments are Sir David Adjaye OBE, RA; Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, DBE, FCRN; Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE; Professor Margaret MacMillan, CHC CC (Canada); Sir Paul Nurse, CH; and Dr Venki Ramakrishnan.

These appointments are the first since His Majesty became Sovereign of the Order.

The Order of Merit

The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour conferred by the Sovereign on individuals of exceptional distinction in the armed forces, science, arts, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Appointments to the Order are in the Sovereign's personal gift. The Order is restricted to 24 members.

Apprenticeships at the Royal Household

The Queen Consort

Her Majesty The Queen Consort

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His Majesty The King

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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The Queen Consort: Literacy

The King and Wales

The Duke of Cambridge visited Microsoft Headquarters to learn how new technology is disrupting the illegal wildlife trade

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The Coronation Emblem

A speech delivered by The Princess of Wales at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A speech delivered by The Prince of Wales at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Prince and Princess of Wales attend the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day Parade

Published 17 March 2023

The Royal Week 11-17 March 2023

Published 17 March 2023

The King visits the Sudanese community in London to mark the 20th anniversary of the conflict in Darfur

Published 15 March 2023

The Duke of Edinburgh announced as new Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Published 15 March 2023

The Commonwealth has been a constant in my own life, and yet its diversity continues to amaze and inspire me
The King's Commonwealth Day Message 2023

The Queen Consort visits the West Midlands

Published 14 March 2023

Commonwealth Day 2023

Published 13 March 2023

The Royal Family's support of cancer charities

11 March 2023

The King receives a new horse from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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You underpin the very foundations upon which our country is built
A Speech by His Majesty The King at the Presentation of Loyal Addresses by Privileged Bodies

The Coronation Weekend

Find out more about the Coronation Weekend in May.

Royal Recipe: Cranachan

The Royal Chefs have shared their Cranachan Recipe

The Royal Week 4-10 March 2023

Published 10 March 2023

9 March 2023

The King confers The Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward

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The King visits the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Weybridge

Published 9 March 2023

The Privileged Bodies pay tribute to The King

Published 9 March 2023

The Princess of Wales visits the Irish Guards at Salisbury Plain

Published 8 March 2023

The King and The Queen Consort celebrate Colchester’s new City status

Published 7 March 2023

Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with all those who have been affected by this appalling tragedy.
A message of condolence from The King to the President of Greece following the train crash in Northern Greece

3 March 2023

Remarks by a Buckingham Palace spokesperson on the upcoming State Visits to France and Germany

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The Royal Week 25 February- 3 March 2023

Published 3 March 2023

The consecration of the Coronation Oil

Published 3 March 2023

I am both honoured and delighted to be standing here in front of you today as your new Colonel.
A speech delivered by The Prince of Wales during a St. David's Day parade for the Welsh Guards

3 March 2023

The King and The Queen Consort will undertake State Visits to France and Germany

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The Queen Consort highlights remarkable women on International Women's Day

Published 8 March 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales attend the Welsh Guards St David's Day Parade

Published 1 March 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Wales

Published 28 February 2023

I can only hope the outpouring of solidarity from across the globe may bring not only practical aid, but also strength from the knowledge that, together, we stand united.
A message from His Majesty The King marking one year of conflict in Ukraine

Human beings have always needed the connection of literature – its wisdom as well as its sheer escapism. In today’s challenging climate, we need it more than ever.
A speech by The Queen Consort at a literary reception to celebrate The Queen's Reading Room

The Royal Week 18-24 February 2023

Published 24 February 2023

The Queen Consort, joined by The King, celebrates The Queen's Reading Room with members of the literary community

Published 23 February 2023

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas

Published 22 February 2023

The King visits the Felix Project in East London

Published 22 February 2023

The Princess of Wales visits Oxford House Nursing Home

Published 21 February 2023

The King visits Ukrainian military recruits undertaking training in the UK

Published 20 February 2023

As you mark your well-deserved status as one of England’s newest cities, I can only offer my heartfelt congratulations and my very best wishes for the future.
A Speech by His Majesty The King at the Conferral of City Status, Milton Keynes

Coronation Music at Westminster Abbey

Published 18 February 2023

The King hosts a reception in support of Global Biodiversity

Published 17 February 2023

The Royal Week 11-17 February 2023

Published 17 February 2023

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