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Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military appointments following a review of the royal couple's position within the British royal family. The couple will retain their HRH titles but will no longer use them.
2021-02-19

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announce their plan to "step back as 'senior' members" of the British royal family. Buckingham Palace says discussions on the intended new role are "at an early stage".
2020-01-8

Two British police officers were assaulted with a sword while trying to arrest a man outside Buckingham Palace.
2017-08-25

Around 10,000 people attend a street party in front of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday.
2016-06-12

Elizabeth II addresses her Commonwealth subjects in her annual Royal Christmas Message, referring to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the "humbling" experience of her diamond jubilee celebrations. Her speech – the first to be broadcast in 3D – does not include mention the recently-announced pregnancy of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wife of her eldest grandson.
2012-12-25

The BBC receives over 2,000 complaints from viewers about its Jubilee coverage. The broadcaster is also criticised by other media for its Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant coverage.
2012-06-6

The Sex Pistols' song "God Save the Queen", which was banned by the BBC, is to be re-released 35 years after its debut, in time for June's Diamond Jubilee.
2012-04-16

Protests get underway outside Buckingham Palace in London against Bahrain's "torture service" official Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ali al-Khalifa's presence for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
2011-04-28

Buckingham Palace announces the birth of Queen Elizabeth II's first great-grandchild, born to Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn.
2010-12-30

Stage and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his role in "Star Trek", is knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace in England.
2010-06-2