Sir Timothy Laurence

Rishi Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral just days before anniversary of accession

4th September 2023

As the first anniversary of his accession to the throne nears, King Charles has been keeping up with traditions, and has spent these last few days of summer holidays at Balmoral. On Sunday, 3rd September, His Majesty and Queen Camilla attended Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, near the Balmoral Royal Estate, where they were joined by the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, Lady Susan Hussey (a…

Queen Elizabeth II

How The Queen had a final say in the design of her hearse

By Sydney Zatz

14th September 2022

Millions of people across the world were captivated by images of the casket of Queen Elizabeth II as it was driven through London on a dark, gloomy evening. A small detail that many people might have noticed is that hearse is lit up so mourners can see the coffin clearly.

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Royal Residences: A brief history of Gatcombe Park

By Rebecca Russell

22nd December 2020

Where is it located? Gatcombe Park is located in between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening in Gloucestershire, South West England. Highgrove House, another royal residence, is located six miles away near Tetbury. When was it built and when was it used as a…

Princess Anne and Family