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Thousands of tickets will be made available for displaced Ukrainians to attend the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government announces a national one-minute silence on Friday 24 February, marking a year since Russia’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary toasts British embassies and high commissions worldwide as they fly the flag for Scotland this Burns Night.
Millions of people across the country and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events.
It is with great regret that we learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
National two-minute silence takes place to remember those who died in conflict
National silence to take place on Monday, 19 September
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Guidance has been issued for how public can attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
A message of condolence to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted.
Schoolchildren, Commonwealth athletes and senior citizens have attended a Big Afternoon Tea in Downing Street in honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
HM The Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022 marks the public service of individuals across the UK in celebration of Her Majesty’s 70 years of service.
Big screens in capital cities for public to watch Jubilee events
A national two-minute silence will take place today to remember all those who have died in conflict.
Culture Secretary unveils design of medal for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
All 52 historic county flags raised in Parliament Square as festivities take place in cities, towns and villages across England, Scotland and Wales.
National silence to take place on Saturday 17th April.
Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings.
Government awards £3.5 million to support Coventry’s tenure as UK City of Culture 2021
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