Being a Monarchist means something different to everyone. Everyone has their favourite Royal, is intrigued by various ongoings within the Monarchy, and we each have our reasons as to why and how we became Monarchists. Now...

The Order of the Garter is the oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded in 1348 by Edward III. To become part of it you must be a) Queen Elizabeth, known as Sovereign of the Garter b)...

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” – A fact well-known since the Middle Ages, when they were used by members of royalty to protect them from illness, death, destruction, and ward off evil spirits by wearing...

Hollywood may be full of glamour, but it is nothing compared to the grace of the Royal Family. Ever since Hollywood’s establishment in the early twentieth century, the Royal Family has inspired award-winning movies about current...

In this instalment of The Queen Mother’s life, we look at the 1950s, no doubt a sad but also memorable decade for Elizabeth. The decade started off on a high for Queen Elizabeth, as she welcomed...

One may recognise it in as Swamp Castle, Castle Anthrax and Camelot in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Perhaps those who watch Games of Thrones caught a glimpse of the Castle in the pilot for...

What connection did Henry VIII have with Cardinal Wolsey? Undoubtedly Henry was master while Wolsey was his servant. However, the independent servant labouring to oblige his master spent a good deal of time acquiring personal wealth...

Today in 1840 Queen Victoria married Prince Albert at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace. The two met for the first time in 1836 at Kensington Palace. Victoria and Albert were both a mere 17 years...

With Valentines Day at the end of this week, the hopeless romantic in me couldn’t help but take a look back at some of the timeless romances within The Royal Family. Easily the most famous of...

Today in 2002, the younger sister of The Queen, Princess Margaret died in her sleep. She was 71 years old. Margaret had suffered a stroke on 8 February 2002 which developed into heart issues requiring being...