A giant of a king, literally, standing in
excess of six feet and three inches Edward reigned over what has to
be described as one of the most pivotal and tempestuous times of
medieval monarchy. If not the hardest fight to be and remain king,
Edward was no stranger to the battlefield. In the eleven years
between 1460 and 1471 he fought five major battles in the War of
the Roses. Three of them…
Prince Harry strolls through Shropshire taking part in #WalkOfBritain
30th September 2015
Prince Harry put on his trainers and
strapped on his rucksack and took part in a leg of the 1000 mile
journey that is the Walk of Britain. Harry was spotted in
Shropshire today walking with wounded veterans and their supporters
earlier on Wednesday. [getty…
Five other royal events that share The Queen's Day of History
30th September 2015
As September 2015 draws to a close, it
has made its mark in the royal history books. This month will be
remembered for decades for one big royal event. On September 9th
2015, The Queen became the longest reigning monarch in British
history as she overtook the record set by…
Hampton Court is alive with the sound of
music! How many readers sang that in their head as they read that
sentence? The celebration continues marking Hampton Court’s 500th
birthday as Historic Royal Palaces has teamed up with English
Touring Opera to mark 500 years of music at Hampton Court Palace.
The Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace is the only surviving hall
built by Henry VIII. ©…
Harry's surprise visit to a Kent school with a long royal history
28th September 2015
Prince Harry has paid a surprise visit to
Kent where he toured the Duke of York’s Royal Military School and
reviewed its ceremonial parade. Harry’s trip had been kept secret
from the 400 or so pupils at the school and many of them got a
chance to chat to the prince…
It is being reported that Balmoral Castle
could become Her Majesty The Queen’s second home in the event of
the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Should Prince Philip die before
her, it is being reported that Queen Elizabeth has expressed a wish
to spend more time at her…
On Monday 28th September, Her Majesty The
Queen will visit the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at Leuchars Station
in Fife where she will officially name the base, Waterloo Barracks.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards show their support for Armed Forces
Day. The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Dragoon
Guards and during her time at the base she will meet with serving
soldiers and their families…
Back on her feet: Camilla joins Prince Charles at Battle of Loos event in Scotland
26th September 2015
After falling ill and missing three
engagements, The Duchess of Cornwall was back to business on
Saturday joining Prince Charles in Scotland. The Duchess, who
missed the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster
Abbey last Sunday, was in fine form Saturday for…
Victoria, Duchess of Kent: Queen Victoria's biggest influence?
25th September 2015
Victoria may not have been the wife of a
King, but anyone who thinks that this diminished her influence
would be thinking wrong. Some may argue that the influence that the
Duchess of Kent possessed over her daughter was for the young
Victoria’s own good, while many will…
Fancy a tipple? The ten favourite whiskies of The Royal Family
25th September 2015
The Royal Family have had plenty to
celebrate this year, with the birth of a new princess and the
passing of a major milestone, and what better way to celebrate than
with a wee tipple? Whether it be a royal birth, a Diamond Jubilee
or a royal wedding, an array of unique limited-edition whiskies
have been produced to mark momentous royal occasions. We take a
look at the ten favourite whiskies…
