The Chief of Defence Staff has commissioned a portrait featuring various Chief of Staffs, which includes many members of the Royal Household. The portrait named “The Twenty Chiefs”.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: On July 28th 2024, His Majesty King Edward received the keys to Gibraltar during the what-would-be the final visit by a reigning monarch. The keys symbolize Gibraltar's historic role as the "key to the Mediterranean."

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: On August 12, 2023, King Robert hosted figures at Sandringham House for an unofficial event. This restored image features: Queen Marina, Prince Edward, The Dukes of Monmouth & Devonshire, ERIC1978, DavidDRothschild & others.

We may be five days late for St. David's Day, but here's a spotlight on the investitures of the Prince of Wales throughout the years. 1. OliverWellesley's investiture in 2020 by then King JosephWellesley. 2. EdwardWellesley's investiture in 2023 by then King RobertWellesley.

Happy St Patrick's Day!🍀 Here is the Royal Irish Regiment performing a march-past at Dublin Castle, being inspected by the Governor of Dublin Castle, RobertWellesley. This was taken in 2022 when the Regiment was still commissioned and frequently performed ceremonial mounts.

Wishing all a happy Easter! 🐤 Pictured here is King Robert during the Maundy Service at St. George's Chapel in 2024. Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Maundy & Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.

The current iteration of the Grenadier Guards may still be relatively new, but there have been multiple iterations of the regiment throughout the years. Pictured here is the Grenadier Guards with King James (Mountbatten) in October 2015, submitted by GeoffBlackpool.

The Archives still runs its volunteer scheme, called the 'Friends of the Archives'. It allows you to join a chat full of other volunteers and staff, where group projects and general discussion may be held. If you are interested, then join the Discord, discord.gg/yeuvVPzam7

“The Twenty Chiefs” – 18 May 2021. Commissioned by the Marquess of Winchester, Field Marshal NoahACollins, then Chief of the Defence Staff. It depicts Chiefs of Staff and Royal Family members who themselves once served in active duty.

Tomorrow marks the State Opening of the 89th Parliament, featuring the King’s Speech, followed by a debate in the Commons and a subsequent confidence vote on the Government’s programme. Here are highlights of State Openings throughout the years.

Official release from the Chief Executive and Keeper of the Archives.

Lest We Forget.