Queen Victoria’s reign is notable for its
length, for its innovations and revolutions, and for her
steadfastness in navigating the Crown through to modern times. Her
fashion was legendary both contemporarily—she helped popularise
white wedding dresses—and today as a study not only of the woman
but also the kingdom she reigned over. The morning she ascended the
throne, 20 June 1837, she…
The sparkling jewel that symbolises the union of Monarch and nation at the Coronation
4th April 2023
The Sovereign’s Ring is an important
symbol of a monarch’s coronation, representing their ‘kingly
dignity’ and, in more ancient times, their union to their nation.
William IV, crowned in 1831, was the first to wear the current
Sovereign’s Ring, which was created…
She was renowned for her love of
jewellery and her style; and there was never a fashion moment Queen
Mary didn’t meet, so of course her coronation dress would be one of
the most magnificent gowns she ever wore. Queen Mary’s coronation
dress was a simple yet ornate…
The Princess of Wales spent the weekend
advocating her new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, speaking
with the chief executive of Iceland Food and writing an opinion
piece in the Financial Times. In a six-minute video shared on the
official social media channels, Catherine chatted with Richard
Walker about how businesses can play a part in the early years.
Catherine says: “You hear…
King Charles was greeted with cheers when
he opened the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in
London. Upon his arrival at Canary Wharf, The King was greeted with
cheers of “We love you,” before he entered the bank’s new
headquarters in London. His…
The Prince of Wales is in Poland for an
unannounced visit to Polish and British troops defending the
country against the war in Ukraine. William, who arrived in Rzeszow
and carried out engagements with soldiers and civilians there,
released a statement through Kensington…
The Princess of Wales has launched a new
business taskforce in support of the early years. The Business
Taskforce for Early Childhood is an initiative that will be run by
businesses for businesses to help them affect long-term change in
the field. Kensington Palace shared the news ahead of an engagement
Catherine will attend on Tuesday, noting the “key role of the
business community in…
The coronation of a consort who might have been England's first queen regnant
18th March 2023
In another lifetime, perhaps she’d be
recognised as England’s first queen regnant, but Elizabeth of York
was fated to be a consequential queen consort instead, with her
popularity helping to sow peace in the aftermath of the Wars of the
Roses. Elizabeth holds a unique…
Princess Elisabeth follows in great-great-grandmother's footsteps on visit to Egypt
16th March 2023
A century after her ancestor walked the
same routes and stayed in the same hotels, Princess Elisabeth, The
Duchess of Brabant, has carried out a working visit to Egypt with
her mother. Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth undertook a
three-day visit to Egypt to recreate…
Prince William - Diana would be disappointed that homelessness still affects so many
16th March 2023
The Prince of Wales will take to
television screens during Comic Relief to appeal for an end to
homelessness. Kensington Palace said that William, Nawshin and
Miles will “share their own thoughts and feelings on an issue that
affects hundreds of thousands across the heard country,” and that
they “discuss harmful misconceptions and what more needs to be done
to help people…
