The Most Noble Order of the Garter is
considered to be the most prestigious chivalric order in Great
Britain, so let’s take a look at the history behind it. Founded in
1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King
Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the
Order of the Garter was a group of honourable knights. A legend
persists that Edward III was…
Lady Sarah McCorquodale, eldest sister of
the late Diana, Princess of Wales, spoke about her sister in the
BBC’s documentary Diana, 7 Days, and questioned why she hadn’t been
wearing her seatbelt. “She was religious in putting on her
seatbelt,” said Lady Sarah.
Prince William and Prince Harry Speak About Diana's Death and Funeral for BBC Documentary
29th August 2017
Princes William and Harry spoke about
their mother’s funeral in a BBC documentary called Diana, 7 Days.
Rumours have persisted for two decades that it was their
grandfather, Prince Philip, who ultimately convinced the boys to
walk behind the casket. The brothers cleared…
When the Royal Danish House announced
late last week that Prince Henrik did not wish to be buried next to
his wife, Queen Margrethe, he drew global condemnation, and a poll
of Danish television viewers echoed this sentiment. According to
TV2, 54 percent of respondents were unhappy with the Prince’s
statement. “A surprisingly large number,” commented Lars Hovbakke
Sørensen. “The society is…
Apology for Princess Eugenie after professor says she only got into school due to status
21st July 2017
Newcastle University found itself in the
midst of controversy after one of its senior history lecturers
spoke at an anti-monarchy rally and told the crowds that Princess
Eugenie had only been offered a place at the school when officials
learned who she was. “We are…
Britain’s littlest diplomat was on the
charm offensive Wednesday morning at the Berlin Airport. Princess
Charlotte, the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
landed in Berlin early Wednesday for the first day of the royal
visit to Germany along with her…
The Duchess of Cambridge made a joke
about having another baby and caused international buzz with
speculation that there might be a third little Cambridge soon. The
Duke and Duchess hadn’t been in Poland for 12 hours when they sent
the global news machine spinning into chaos after receiving teddy
bears specifically designed for a newborn as a gift. The royal
couple were visiting The Heart, a…
Jeremy Paxman warns that Prince Charles could be a "Big Problem" when he becomes King
15th July 2017
Former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman
spoke at the Buxton International Festival about the possibilities
of a future King Charles, reportedly saying the Prince of Wales
could be a “big problem.” “People say to me ‘but what about Prince
Charles?’ My answer is…
Prince William reveals that Prince George isn't a fan of football just yet
14th July 2017
The Duke of Cambridge revealed that
toddler Prince George is not a footballer just yet when chatting
with members of the England women’s football team at Kensington
Palace. “I said do his kids play,” said Casey Stoney, an England
player, in an interview with The…
The Duchess of Cambridge now has the
ability to inspire designers to change the names of their pieces
once she has worn them. A Dolce & Gabbana dress the Duchess
wore in Kelowna, British Columbia, last fall during the Royal Tour
of Canada has been restocked and renamed the “Middleton” after its
most famous wearer. The Middleton georgette-trimmed crepe midi
dress retails exclusively on…
