All posts tagged "History"
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History’s Royal Kates: Katherine of ValoisFor a woman who founded one of the most famous royal dynasties in British history, she is surpisingly enigmatic. Katherine of...
Blog Posts17th June 2018 -
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Kingdom of Kerry next monthThe Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are set to travel to Ireland next month where they will visit...
Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall30th May 2018 -
Convertible Audi belonging to the late Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned for £62,000The family car, which was used by Diana, Princess of Wales’ to ferry a young Prince William and Harry around, has...
British Royals3rd May 2018 -
French Queen’s heart stolen from museumA 16th-century gold case containing the heart of Anne of Brittany has been stolen from the Thomas-Dobrée Museum in the western French...
European Royals16th April 2018 -
Strange and insulting historical royal nicknamesThe use of nicknames or epithets to describe a royal or a local ruler was quite common until recent times. Before...
Blog Posts12th August 2017 -
Metal detectorists attempt to raid battlefield site where Richard III was killedLeicestershire Police report that the historic Bosworth Battlefield site has recently been disturbed by illegal metal detectorists hopeful they’ll discover treasure....
History10th August 2017 -
Back to school with Prince CharlesIn May 1955 Buckingham Palace made an unprecedented announcement: Prince Charles would be the first heir to the throne to be...
Blog Posts3rd August 2017 -
Memorable moments in Buckingham Palace’s historySince 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence and ‘office’ of Great Britain’s sovereigns. In the spotlight for nearly...
Palaces & Buildings14th July 2017 -
An Oxford House and Imperial RussiaA building in a suburb of Oxford has a remarkably unique history. At first glance, it could be yet another late-Victorian townhouse,...
Blog Posts17th June 2017 -
The Royal Coat of Arms ExplainedThe Royal Coat of Arms acts as the official coat of arms for the British monarch. The Royal Coat of Arms...
History15th May 2017