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, died
Within her chambers in Dutch House, now known as Kew Palace in Surrey, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of George...
Christian Mills17th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1093 Saint Margaret of Scotland died
On the 16th of November 1093, Saint Margaret of Scotland passed away. This passing followed the death of both her husband,...
Jordan Cavell17th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1937 Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, a sister of the Duke of Edinburgh, died
Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, known in the family as Cécile, the third-eldest sister of the Duke of Edinburgh died...
Marianna Bozzoli16th 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...
Jamie Samhan14th November 2016 -
Royal Dukedoms: Duke of Kent
Since England was unified from the seven Saxon Kingdoms, the earliest peerage featuring Kent was that of an Earldom given to...
Peter Anderson14th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1929 Princess Viktoria of Prussia, Daughter of Victoria, Princess Royal, died
Princess Viktoria of Prussia was born the second daughter of Frederick III of Germany and Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of England,...
Laura McCallen13th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1002 King Æthelred II Ordered the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Brice’s Day Massacre
At the order of King Æthelred II, dubbed “Unræd” or “Ill-counselled” (and later misinterpreted, not inappropriately, as “Unready”), the Danish population...
Christian Mills13th November 2016 -
#OnThisDay in 1093 the Battle of Alnwick took place
On the 13th of November, 1093 the Scottish army of King Malcolm III went up against Robert de Mowbray, Earl of...
Jordan Cavell13th November 2016 -
An open letter: Prince Harry changed the way I see veterans
Dear HRH Prince Harry; I still remember our Remembrance Day ceremonies at the elementary school I went to. They would file...
Jamie Samhan12th 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...
Marianna Bozzoli11th November 2016