We are all familiar with the practices
that will take place once the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son
or daughter are born. Not only are there traditional celebrations,
but Commonwealth countries around the world will have their unique
way of celebrating the birth of a sibling for Prince George. I am
sure everyone is as excited as I am to see what each country will
come up with. For now…
It is reported that Prince Charles’s
‘Black Spider Memos’ will be delayed for release and may not be
made available to the public until July. A decision needs to
be made first on how much of the letters were attempting to
influence policy. A total of 30…
The staff of Windsor Castle have voted to
take industrial action over a dispute of pay. The 76 wardens,
employed by the Royal Collection Trust, voted in favour by 84% of a
action short of strike. The turn out was 82%. The strike, which may
start from the end of April, would…
Prince Harry to mark 200th anniversary of Nepalese soldiers serving in British Army
11th April 2015
Prince Harry’s final months in active
service will wrap up this June, after his duty in Australia. Upon
his retirement, Prince Harry will help mark the 200th anniversary
of Nepalese soldiers serving in the British Army. Prince Harry in
March 2014, at an announcement for the staging of the Invictus
Games which took place later that year. A pageant will take place
on the grounds of The Royal…
One of the more well known and oldest
Royal Families in Europe comes from Sweden. The current Swedish
Royal Family is made up of King Carl XVI Gustaf (b.1946), Queen
Silvia (1943), Crown Princess Victoria (1977), Prince Daniel
(1973), Princess Estelle (2012), Prince Carl…
Baby Cambridge number two is just around
the corner, and I am (as I am sure many, many others) are waiting
on pins and needles. There is something about a royal birth that
brings people together, not only in the United Kingdom but across
the globe. All across the…
The British Royal Family is, without a
doubt, one of the world’s most recognised monarchies. But how much
do you know about the other Royal Families across the globe? In
this new series, we will help break down each monarchy for you, so
you have a better idea of who is who. King Willem-Alexander of the
Netherlands and Queen Máxima. Let’s make a start with the
Monarchy of the…
Yesterday a service of commemoration was
held at St Paul’s Cathedral in honour of veterans and those who
died fighting in Afghanistan. The Queen was accompanied by senior
members of The Royal Family and Prime Minster David Cameron, among
other politicians. Also taking…
Charles and Diana whisky decanters to fetch thousands for cancer charity
11th March 2015
Back in the 1980’s souvenirs were
produced to mark the celebration of two Royal Weddings. For the
occasion of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales’s wedding
in 1981 and Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s wedding in 1986
Bell’s whisky created…
Alexandrina Victoria chose to reign as
Queen Victoria There are few circumstances in which one may pick
their name, ascending the throne is one such. Upon becoming
Sovereign, the new King or Queen may choose to use a new name to
reign in. This is known as a regnal name. Regnal names are also
followed by a regnal number, expressed with a Roman numeral,
in order to make each name unique to such…
