Another Commonwealth leader has discussed the future possibility of removing King Charles III as Head of State.
In an interview with BBC ahead of the Coronation, The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, said that his country “is not totally free” as long as the British Monarch serves as its Head of State.
This has sparked rumours that the Caribbean nation could be…
The Tower of London has a new Constable. From August, General Sir Gordon Messenger will become the 161st Constable of the Tower of London and the first Royal Marine to hold the post.
The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment one can have at the Tower of…
The infamous Tudor queen Anne Boleyn is still a source of fascination 500 years later, and starting 4 March, visitors to Hampton Court Palace will be able to see a special symbol associated with the doomed royal.
A carved heraldic badge of a crowned falcon on a tree…
Between myth and legend: the day will come and the kingdom shall fall
24th February 2022
In 1938, Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark, cousin to King George V, wrote in his memoirs: “Monarchy can never die out in England, whatever its fate in other countries. It is too deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people.”
Perhaps this is a truth that only time will reveal, but the monarchy’s future does not lie with the people of England at all; instead, its…
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Historic Royal Palaces is asking for your personal royal photos.
Life Through a Royal Lens will feature some of the most iconic royal photographs and will go on display alongside a host of images providing…
Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington Palace exhibition
18th November 2021
In a new exhibition at Kensington Palace, the popular royal jeweller Garrard is taking centre stage in a new display in the palace’s jewel room. The exhibit is set to explore the relationship between the famed jeweller and the British Royal Family over time.
Garrard…
The Princess Royal attended a historic event at the Tower of London where a barrel of wine was presented to the fortress’ Constable.
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Several Historic Royal Palaces properties are set to reopen in England in the next month, with COVID-19 restrictions easing. The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, and Kew Palace will all be reopening soon to welcome guests again to explore royal…
Historic Royal Palaces announces proposed redundancies after £100 million loss in income
14th September 2020
Historic Royal Palaces announced on Monday that “with deep regret” the charity has entered into a period of consultation on proposed redundancies.
The independent charity manages Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, Kew Palace…
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every sector of business this year, and those who depend on tourism have been particularly hard-hit. Historic Royal Palaces announced Tuesday that they have lost £95 million in income due to the pandemic-related closures.
Historic Royal Palaces is a totally self-funded charity and receives no funding from the Crown or the government, therefore relying on…
