British Royals

The four Queens of Chelsea - Victoria, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth's passion for the world's most famous flower show

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12th September 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike. Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today. The annual horticultural spectacle owes…
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Princess Anne and Family

A new role for Princess Anne in recognition of her strong links to Scotland

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11th August 2023
The Princess Royal has been awarded a new military role in recognition of her strong links to Scotland. The King has appointed his younger sister Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson says the appointment is to recognise Her Royal Highness’s strong links to Scotland, and her existing links with the Regiment as Colonel-in-Chief of both…
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Features

The Duke who was ordered to miss a Coronation

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5th August 2023
Seventy years ago, memories of a spectacular day that had changed Britain were still fresh as the country looked back on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, an event that was one of the great events of the 20th century. However, in the months leading up to the ceremony, courtiers and politicians were working behind the scenes, trying to manage how to deal with one…
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Princess Anne and Family

Emotional scenes as Princess Anne presents prize in memory of her grandparents - King George VI & Queen Elizabeth

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29th July 2023
There were emotional scenes at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday after Hukum won the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes – the flagship race of the summer flat season. Billed as being a race for the ages, the Princess Royal presented the prize to the winning connections of Hukum. Her Royal Highness presented the large trophy to winning owner, Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid…
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