Queen Lucille * Kenya Day 3 * Mtongwe Naval Base

Queen Lucille * Final Day in Kenya | On the fourth day of their state visit to Kenya, Queen Lucille met with charities that work to support survivors of sexual and gender based violence. At the Situation Room in Mombasa, The Queen discussed sexual and gender-based violence, learning how survivors are supported and sharing her own insights from working in this area. Before their departure, the King and Queen toured Fort Jesus, in Mombasa Old Town, where they learned about the British, Portuguese, and Omani influences on the Fort’s architecture. Afterwards, President Ruto was at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa to see their deprature.

Queen Lucille * Visiting the Duchess of York | King George and Queen Lucille have visited Madison, the Duchess of York this morning. King George was photographed arriving with Queen Lucille at the London Clinic.

Queen Lucille * Opening of UK Parliment | On November 7, 2023, King George opened Parliament. Queen Lucille joined King. The event, steeped in tradition, marks the formal start of the parliamentary year which sets the government's agenda for the session. King George delivered the King's Speech during the ceremony. King George wore the Imperial State Crown during the ceremony. Queen Lucille wore the Diamond Diadem. Also known as the George IV State Diadem, the headpiece was made for the coronation of King George IV in 1820. Since King George IV, the Diamond Diadem has been worn by every British queen, whether they reigned or were consorts.

Queen Lucille * Memorial for King Constantine II | On February 27, a service of thanksgiving for the life of King Constantine II of Greece was held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. King George, Queen Lucille, Princess Gwen, the Duke of York and other members of the Greek royal family attended this special memorial service for King Constantine. Other members of other Royal Families attended the service. King Constantine, who was the last King of Greece, passed away at the age of 82 in January last year. He was also a close friend of his second cousin King George.

Queen Lucille * State Banquet for S. Korean Pres | On the evening of November 21, King George and Queen Lucille hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee. The Duke and Duchess of York, and other members of the Royal Family attended the state banquet. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee are making a state visit to UK.

Queen Lucille * Sunday service in Sandringham | On February 4, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended the Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.

Queen Lucille * Royal Maundy Service | On March 28, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended 2024 Royal Maundy service held at Worcester Cathedral in Worcester. Maundy is a holy Christian day which is celebrated every Thursday before the Easter. The King presented Maundy Money to 75 men and 75 women in Worcester Cathedral in recognition of service to their local communities. The tradition of the Monarch or their representative presenting alms on Maundy Thursday goes back to 1213.

Queen Lucille * Northern Ireland Day One | King George and Queen Lucille are paying a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. Their Majesties first arrived in Belfast and visited three well-known small Northern Irish businesses, namely, Coffey’s Butchers, Arcadia Delicatessen and Knotts Craft Bakery. The King and Queen then visited The Rifles at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn. The King and Queen then moved to Hillsborough Castle, and there, she received the Secretary of State, the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. George and Lucille was then greeted by a selection of performers for a Queen’s Reading Room recital. The event was held in collaboration between the QRR and the Arts Council Northern Ireland.

Queen Lucille * St Mary Magdalene Church | On February 11, King George, Queen Lucille, and their children attended a service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.