King Charles will open Parliament for the
first time in his reign and will wear the symbol of royal power,
the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol of the
sovereignty of the monarch, and has been used in coronations since
the 15th century, though in various forms. The most current version
was created in 1937 for the Coronation of King George VI, and was
also worn by Queen…
The historic emerald tiara that can never leave the country of its queen
7th November 2023
The Danish Royal Family counts just one
emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that
features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. Let’s take a look at
the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara. King Christian VIII commissioned
an emerald parure for his…
The sparkling symbol of royal power that must be at the State Opening of Parliament: the Imperial State Crown
6th November 2023
King Charles will open Parliament for the
first time in his reign. And while it’s likely that his consort,
Queen Camilla, will be there and possible that other members of the
Royal Family could attend, His Majesty will definitely have one
very important royal symbol…
The Prince of Wales arrived in Singapore
over the weekend for the annual Earthshot Prize awards, receiving a
king’s welcome at the Changi Airport. William paid a visit to the
Jewel, an entertainment and shopping complex connected to one of
the airport’s terminals, where he met members of the public who
have gathered for the third edition of the Earthshot Prize. The
prince shared in a…
The Duchess of Edinburgh pays tribute at Remembrance service in Canada
6th November 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh began an
official visit to Canada over the weekend, focusing largely on
military-related events on the first two days of her visit. The
Duchess arrived in Ontario on Friday to carry out engagements over
a five-day period related to the military…
The royal tradition of placing wedding bouquets on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
5th November 2023
It is one of the most poignant moments in
a British royal wedding: the moment the bride’s bouquet is placed
on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. Its origin
dates back to 23 April 1923, with the wedding of Prince Albert,
Duke of York and Lady…
The importance of the outdoors on display as William and Catherine visit Moray
4th November 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay—as
William and Catherine are known in Scotland—stepped out for a
series of engagements in Moray and Inverness on Thursday,
highlighting the importance of nature in young people’s mental
health. The royal couple’s visit began at Burghead Primary School
in Moray to view the work of outdoor activity charity Outfit Moray
and participate in activities…
Did a Queen of England narrowly escape a controversial marriage to her own uncle?
1st November 2023
It was a rumour that involved a king and
his niece and a question about whether their relationship was too
scandalous for the time period. Did Richard III want to marry his
niece Elizabeth of York? One of the most turbulent periods in
English history was the Wars of the…
The modern gem that has become one of the most famous and historic royal jewels of all
30th October 2023
It’s just over four decades old but it
has a place in royal history all of its own. When Catherine
Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010,
she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal
engagement ring of all time: the late…
Westminster Abbey has been entwined with
royalty since its foundation. There is a long and storied history
of the monarchs who rest at Westminster Abbey, stretching from the
1060s to the War of the Roses, into the Tudor era, and beyond.
Rulers and consorts lie together eternally. In total, 16 kings and
queens of England are buried at Westminster Abbey, although current
tradition favours St…
