When people think of London, there are probably a few things that come to mind. From Big Ben to red phonebooths there are iconic images of the capital that everyone knows. But if there is any palace someone recognises, it’s likely Buckingham Palace.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building was a large town home built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on land that had been in…
Buckingham Palace announced The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will cut their summer break short in Balmoral to spend time at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk starting on Monday.
A palace spokesperson said in a statement:
“Subject to the finalisation of the…
The history of the monarchy in the British Isles has been littered with iconic and fabled reigns of kings. From the legendary conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066 to the stoic courageousness of King George VI during World War II, the monarchy in the United…
After the success of the Netflix series The Crown, British Royalty has undoubtedly furthered its popularity in the media. The series began under the reign of George VI, which allowed the audience to get to know a young Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret. Actress Vanessa Kirby’s portrayal of a young Margaret made her a fan favourite.
Kirby breathed new life into Princess…
Princess Margaret still found Peter Townsend 'charming' after 30 years
14th February 2018
Following her divorce from Lord Snowdon in 1978, Princess Margaret reunited with her former love, Peter Townsend, for lunch 30 years after their doomed romance ended. The late Princess Margaret’s close friend, Lady Glencoccer, has revealed that when the princess told…
