Renamed the home of the Royal Family, the royal.uk site will incorporate social media, which is seen as an important tool for the family to engage with the public about the work of the British monarchy.
According to a press release, the new site is the first upgrade in over eight years and will be fully compatible with all mobile devices.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson added: "The public expect to be able to engage with the role and work of The Queen and the Royal Family in ways they are familiar with."
On average, the current royal website has more than 12 million visitors each year and two-and-a-half million followers on Twitter.
The site will formally launch next week, replacing the current "Official website of the British Monarchy" at www.royal.gov.uk.
- nzherald.co.nz
