Dr Olivia Chapple
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has presented the prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden. At a ceremony at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Olivia received the award from Keith Weed, President of the RHS. The Elizabeth Medal of Honour (EMH) is the highest RHS honour […]
The Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort was screened at Salisbury Cathedral, followed by festivities.
Watch the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort live on the big screen at Salisbury Cathedral and party with Swing Unlimited Big Band afterwards. Salisbury Cathedral is screening the Coronation and the Coronation Procession live from 09.30 on Saturday 6 May. This most historic of Anglican services, which dates back to […]
The first of three special trees from The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) Tree of Trees initiative has been presented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire in Trowbridge at a special ceremony. The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge has been presented with a Betula Pendula tree (weeping birch) which stood tall outside Buckingham Palace on a […]
HM Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and Swindon, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, paid her deepest personal respects and said her final goodbye to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the historic monarch’s funeral in Westminster Abbey yesterday (19 September). The Lord Lieutenant was a guest alongside her husband Mr Peter Troughton CVO CBE, joining world […]
The Duchess of Cornwall will introduce the first event of The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival 2022, ‘Rediscovering Women in History’, a discussion between authors Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir. On arrival, The Duchess will be received by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton and welcomed to the Festival by Cllr Tom Hitchings, […]
The festival at Salisbury Cathedral is themed around the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Cathedral’s past and present, with a strong emphasis on the environment as well. Centrepieces are a replica of the Queen’s Coronation Robe created with dyed grasses and gilded dried plant material, and the Royal Nursery re-imaged in pastel colours, using a […]
With Her Majesty The Queen’s official Jubilee celebrations less than three months away, residents of Wiltshire are being encouraged to get involved in this truly historic occasion. There are many ways to participate ranging from the lighting of Beacons to holding a traditional tea party. Wiltshire Council is also reminding people to ensure they notify […]
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Salisbury on Friday 22 June to support the recovery programme underway in the city following the nerve agent attack earlier in the year. Their Royal Highnesses will meet local businesses and people in the city centre before joining a reception in the Guildhall to […]
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will be paying a special visit to pupils at Marlborough St Mary’s C.E. School this month when she officially opens the school. HRH will visit the school on Tuesday 30 January and will meet the Headteacher Anne Schwodler and Governors Mark Thomas (Chair) and Amanda Carver before enjoying […]
