The Kents

The Royal Family's links to Freemasonry

It is often dubbed as one of the world’s most secret societies – the world of Freemasonry. From covert handshakes to Masonic rituals, mystery surrounds the organisation which has connections to the British Royal Family. Many members of The Royal Family are rumoured to be Freemasons, although only two current royals are publicly known to be part of the society. The Duke of Kent has…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

Today marks 66 years since The Queen took to the throne

The Queen is privately commemorating the death of her father, King George VI, whose untimely death occurred 66-years-ago to the day. There are no grand festivities or celebrations to mark the start of Her Majesty’s 66th year on the throne. Neither The Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh are scheduled to undertake any public engagements today, although she is still be working indoors receiving…
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The Yorks

Duchess of York writes open letter to Princess Eugenie following her engagement

Sarah, Duchess of York has written an open letter to her daughter, Princess Eugenie, following the news of her engagement to Jack Brooksbank last week. In the letter published in Hello! Magazine, she candidly reveals her thoughts on the engagement, saying it is “great and happy news.” Sarah says: “Dearest Eugenie and Jack The Man, “When you walk into a room, you bring…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Kate's faux fur furore

The start of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour of Sweden got overshadowed on Tuesday morning after Twitter erupted in outrage and confusion after Kate was apparently spotted wearing a bobble hat made of fur. After numerous clarifications by Kensington Palace…
The Yorks

A look at Princess Eugenie's engagement ring

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s engagement photos have shown off Eugenie’s engagement ring in all its glory. The eight-in-line to the throne proudly wore the ring which features a padparadscha sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The band is a yellow-gold colour with a further two diamonds on display towards the top. A padparadscha sapphire is named after the Sinhalese…
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