Some information on this website may be out-of-date following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Update on The Queen's progress following her knee operation

Published 12 December 2003

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

This morning, The Queen underwent the successful removal of cartilage from her left knee in King Edward VII Hospital in London. The operation was performed by Mr Roger Vickers and Mr Adrian Fairbank, and anaesthesia was carried out by Dr Robert Linton and Dr Catherine Greville.

Under the same anaesthetic, some minor benign skin lesions were removed by Mr Adam Searle and Dr Richard Staughton.

The Queen's Physician Sir Richard Thompson was in attendance.

The operation lasted about an hour and a quarter.

Her Majesty is expected to leave hospital over the weekend, and return to Buckingham Palace. The Queen will spend Christmas with her family at Sandringham at usual.

May those who died rest in peace and may we, each and every one of us, thank God for someone who made many, many people happy.
A speech by The Queen following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales

I remember my own childhood Christmases here, with my father and mother, and a great family gathering, and now I delight in seeing my children and grandchildren enjoying the same traditions.
Christmas Broadcast 1996

But I cannot think of any Christmas of my reign when the message of the angels has been more apt.
Christmas Broadcast 1995

So, our Commonwealth hearth becomes more precious than ever before by the contrast between its homely security and the storm which sometimes seems to be brewing outside, in the darkness of uncertainty and doubt that envelops the whole world.
Christmas Broadcast 1954

To see British and Russian veterans standing together, in memory of the sacrifices of their comrades-in-arms, was a moving experience.
Christmas Broadcast 1994

We have indeed become a global village.
Christmas Broadcast 1993

I first came here for Christmas as a grandchild. Nowadays, my grandchildren come here for the same family festival.
Christmas Broadcast 1992

The King and The Queen Consort celebrate British East and South-East Asian Communities at Buckingham Palace

Published 1 February 2023

The Queen Consort's work on Violence Against Women

The King joins celebrations at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of British Asians from Uganda to the United Kingdom

Published 2 November 2022

The Reservicing of the Picture Gallery

Find out more about the work being carried out on the home

The White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace

The Throne Room at Buckingham Palace

The Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall present The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education

Published 20 February 2020

The Duke of Sussex hosts The Rugby League World Cup Draw live from Buckingham Palace

Published 16 January 2020

A Royal Recipe: Cinnamon Stars

Published 13 December 2019

A speech by The Duchess of Cornwall to celebrate The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019

#GardenGram: a unique perspective of the Buckingham Palace Garden on Instagram

Published 1 November 2019

BBC Proms celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth

Published 16 August 2019

Powering the Palace: replacing the boilers at Buckingham Palace

Published 10 May 2019

We must ensure that the silence that hides pain and suffering is turned into voices of hope and a reason to continue to act.
A speech by The Countess of Wessex at a reception for Women Peacebuilders, Buckingham Palace

Inside the Kitchens at Buckingham Palace: Christmas Ginger Bread Biscuits

Published 16 December 2018

The Earl and Countess visit Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall

Published 3 December 2018

The Countess of Wessex celebrates the 10th anniversary of the London College of Fashion's 'Better Lives' campaign

Published 30 November 2018

Decant of the East Wing at Buckingham Palace

Published 5 October 2018

Reservicing: Mapping the Palace

Published 23 July 2018

I simply cannot thank you enough. What you are doing, what The Royal Marsden is doing, is immeasurably important.
A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at a reception for the Royal Marsden Trust

The Princess Royal hosts the annual Not Forgotten Association Garden Party

Published 7 June 2018

The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Presentations at Buckingham Palace

Published 17 May 2018

Princess Alexandra attends a concert to celebrate the power of music on people suffering with dementia

Published 12 February 2018

Rewiring Buckingham Palace

Published 17 January 2018

Receiving my Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award at Buckingham Palace

Shannon's story of her day out to receive her Gold DofE Award at Buckingham Palace

Behind the scenes at a Garden Party

A look behind the scenes as Buckingham Palace prepares to host a Garden Party

Our Garden Party at the Palace

A look behind the scenes at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party

The role of the Royal Family

Members of the Royal Family work together to support The King in his official duties …

Setting up a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace

Changing the Guard

The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates London Youth's 130th anniversary

Published 31 May 2017

Party at Buckingham Palace to be held for Armed Forces families

Published 5 May 2017

The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry present medals to the Gurkhas

Published 14 March 2017

15 February 2017

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to host 'Party At The Palace'

United for Wildlife Taskforce Declaration

Published 16 March 2016

5 July 2015

The Christening of Princess Charlotte: Guests and Godparents

7 January 2004

Family photographs of The Earl and Countess of Wessex with Lady Louise Windsor

2 June 2002

Contained fire at Buckingham Palace

A new army is on the march which holds out the brightest hopes for all mankind.
Christmas Broadcast 1965

Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family.
Christmas Broadcast 1962

For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour.
Christmas Broadcast 1961

Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important.
Christmas Broadcast 1960

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