His works and commissions are universally recognisable, and he is classed as one of the most important architects of the late 18th and early 19th Century Britain. John Nash, a clever yet troubled man, left an indelible mark on London.
So why, with regal designs for Buckingham Palace and Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, would a sorrowful demise see him end life penniless?
There is debate…
The Queen rules against introducing new dogs to the Royal household
1st February 2015
It’s a familiar sight to see The Queen with a Corgi or two at her side, though that could soon become a thing of the past as Her Majesty has ruled out introducing any new dogs to her household. The Queen no longer replaces her beloved pets when they die because she…
Benedict Cumberbatch urges William and Kate to help pardon historic 'indecency' convictions
30th January 2015
In an open letter to Her Majesty’s government, actor Benedict Cumberbatch has urged The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to help influence the government in pardoning around 49, 000 men who have been convicted in the past for indecency laws regarding…
Prince Charles to visit Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE
29th January 2015
On the request of Her Majesty’s Government, The Prince of Wales will carry out official visits to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from 7th February to 12th February 2015.
The tour will begin in Jordan on 7th February. Charles will spend two days in the country where as a guest of King Abdullah II of Jordan, he will meet His Majesty and other members of the…
Buckingham Palace curators may have dug deep (pun intended) to find out Henry VIII may have had interest in gardening and referred to the world’s first gardening manual for inspiration.
Front page of the gardening manual, c. 1490-5, showing inscription by Richard Rawson…
Prince Charles: "Climate Change Agreement, the New Magna Carta"
28th January 2015
Prince Charles attended The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit meeting on Forests, Climate Change and Development at the British Academy in London on Monday.
The Prince has asked the international community to act on climate change before it becomes an…
Prince Charles to host reception supporting the campaign to save studio and house of eminent Victorian artist
27th January 2015
The Prince of Wales will host a Reception in support of the charity The Limnerslease Project Appeal on 28 January at Clarence House.
The Limnerslease Project purpose is to save, conserve and renovate public access to Limnerslease.
Prince Charles first visited Limnerslease in May 2011, becoming Patron of the appeal the following September.
In 2001, Lady Angela Nevill, member of the Limnerslease…
Residents near Anmer Hall, the home of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have become increasingly irked after a historic weathervane in the shape of a 17th century ship has apparently been ‘blinged up’.
The Georgian mansion’s weathervane has not…
John Churchill circa 1685-1690.
John Churchill was born at Ashe House in Devon on 26th May 1650. His father, Winston, became impoverished after supporting the Royalist cause during the English Civil Wars. Despite these humble beginnings, John Churchill would come to serve…
Tony Abbott, the Australian Prime Minister, made an announcement this morning that Her Majesty had accepted his recommendation on the investiture of two Knights of the Order of Australia. The two were to be awarded to The Duke of Edingburgh and Sir Angus Houston.
Knighthoods were recently reintroduced to the Australian Honours list by Prime Minister Abbott with mixed reception. Some have claimed…
