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…
Prince Charles’s ‘Black Spider Memos’ may not be released until July
23rd April 2015
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…
