Blog Posts
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#OnThisDay in 1818, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of George III and mother to George IV and William IV, diedWithin her chambers in Dutch House, now known as Kew Palace in Surrey, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of George...
17th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1093 Saint Margaret of Scotland diedOn the 16th of November 1093, Saint Margaret of Scotland passed away. This passing followed the death of both her husband,...
17th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1937 Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, a sister of the Duke of Edinburgh, diedPrincess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, known in the family as Cécile, the third-eldest sister of the Duke of Edinburgh died...
16th November 2016 -
When is it appropriate to focus on the Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe?This past weekend was a busy one in the royal households, with multiple events being held in remembrance of war veterans...
14th November 2016 -
Royal Dukedoms: Duke of KentSince England was unified from the seven Saxon Kingdoms, the earliest peerage featuring Kent was that of an Earldom given to...
14th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1929 Princess Viktoria of Prussia, Daughter of Victoria, Princess Royal, diedPrincess Viktoria of Prussia was born the second daughter of Frederick III of Germany and Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of England,...
13th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1002 King Æthelred II Ordered the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Brice’s Day MassacreAt the order of King Æthelred II, dubbed “Unræd” or “Ill-counselled” (and later misinterpreted, not inappropriately, as “Unready”), the Danish population...
13th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1093 the Battle of Alnwick took placeOn the 13th of November, 1093 the Scottish army of King Malcolm III went up against Robert de Mowbray, Earl of...
13th November 2016 -
An open letter: Prince Harry changed the way I see veteransDear HRH Prince Harry; I still remember our Remembrance Day ceremonies at the elementary school I went to. They would file...
12th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1953 Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine, daughter of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, died.Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine died on this day in 1953. She was the third child and third daughter...
11th November 2016