Features

Review of episode two of The First Georgians: The German Kings who made Britain

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10th May 2014
<![CDATA[Following on from last week’s episode, which focused on the issues that the new Georgian dynasty faced with the ascendance of George I, in the second episode Dr Lucy Worsley continued with her investigation into the lives of the Hanovarian Kings and focused on George II and Queen Caroline, whom she calls her “favourite Queen”. Dr Lucy Worsley with a portrait of Queen…
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FeaturesHistoryPrince Philip

History Rewind: 'Wings' for The Duke of Edinburgh

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4th May 2014
<![CDATA[ On 4 May 1953, The Duke of Edinburgh received his wings. The Duke was awarded his pilot’s wings in a private ceremony that was held at Buckingham Palace. Air Chief Marshall Sir William Dickson, Chief of Air Staff, present The Prince with the award. Flight-Lieutenant Caryl Ramsay Gordon, Philip’s flying instructor, also was in attendance at the ceremony. He watched as the Duke…
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King Charles III

Prince Charles surprise newlyweds in Scotland

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3rd May 2014
<![CDATA[Weddings are certainly a special day, but when The Prince of Wales makes a surprise appearance to wish the couple well and bestow a personal Royal approval, it becomes even more extraordinary.And this is why we love Prince Charles lol #RoyalWeddingCrasher Congrats to the happy couple Mr & Mrs Rooney pic.twitter.com/ibaAK1WpNH — PA Images (@PAImages) May 3…
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Palaces & Buildings

A Royal Burial - Frogmore

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2nd May 2014
<![CDATA[ The last post in this series of blogs will be focused on the Frogmore Estate. The estate comprises 33 acres of private gardens within the grounds of Windsor Great Park which adjoins Windsor Castle. It is the location of Frogmore House, a royal retreat; however, it is also the site of three royal burial places of the British Royal Family. They are the Royal Mausoleum, the Duchess of…
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