Queen Lucille * Reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Queen Lucille * Sacristy Project at Westminster | On October 3, Queen Lucille toured the site of a new building at Westminster Abbey, named the King George VII Sacristy in honor of His Majesty The King. Work is due to begin early next year, and the building will be constructed on the footprint of Henry III’s medieval Great Sacristy, built in the 1250s. Queen Lucille is the patron of the project to create the King George VII Sacristy, which will serve as a gathering place on major state occasions and will house state-of-the-art welcome, ticketing, and security facilities.

Queen Lucille * Arrival for Paris Olympics | Queen Lucille arrived in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. On Saturday, the Queen met with Menna Rawlings, Ambassador to France and Monaco.

Queen Lucille * Remembrance Sunday Ceremony | On November 10, 2024, King George, Queen Lucille, the Duke and Duchess of York, and the Earl and Countess of Sussex attended the 2024 Remembrance Sunday ceremony at The Cenotaph in London. This annual service is held on the second Sunday of November to commemorate the signing of the armistice that ended World War I at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" in 1918. Across the U.K., services are conducted at the same time in memory of the dead.

Countess of Sussex * Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony | On July 26, the Countess and Earl of Sussex, Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella, and Prince Jacques of Monaco; King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands; King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark; King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium; and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. During the 19 days of competition, 329 events will take place from July 26 to August 11. The Games will bring together over 10,500 athletes competing in 32 sports.

Queen Lucille * Festival of Remembrance | Every year, the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall honors the service and sacrifices of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community. On November 9, 2024, George, Queen Lucille, the Duke and Duchess of York, the Countess and Earl of Sussex, and other members of the Royal family attended the Festival of Remembrance.

Queen Lucile * Welcome Ceremony in Samoa | On October 24, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended a special Samoan ceremony on the first day of their official visit to the island nation. A ceremony reserved exclusively for monarchs was performed at the National University of Samoa by the Samoan Head of State and ceremonial attendants from Falelatai Village. The Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi, hosted the 'Ava' ceremony. Queen Lucille also attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Women's Forum side-event in Apia.

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Queen Lucille * Together at Christmas | On December 6, the Duchess of York hosted the annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey. The Duke attended the service alongside his children, Princess Flora, and Prince Arlo, to support his wife, the Princess of Wales. Spearheaded by the Princess and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service honors the selfless efforts of individuals, families, and communities across the UK. King George and Queen Lucille, along with their children, Prince Nicolas, Princess Victoria, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Countess of Sussex, along with two of her children, Viscount Andrew and Lady Bella, and other members of the Royal Family.

Queen Lucille * 25th Anniv of Scottish Parliament | On September 28, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended an event at the Scottish Parliament to mark the 25th anniversary of the formation of the political body. King George and Queen Lucille were greeted at the Scottish Parliament by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone. King George addressed the chamber and later met with 'local heroes' who have made significant contributions to their communities.