British Royals

Princess Patricia, the royal who gave up being HRH for love

Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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What is the Order of the Thistle?

The King has appointed his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, to the Order of the Thistle. Prince Edward was given the honour to mark his 60th birthday on March 10th 2024. The Order is the highest chivalric order in Scotland. Appointments to the Order are made solely on the discretion of The King. Charles III receives no political advice about who to appoint. King James VII founded…
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Princess Alice of Battenberg: a war-time hero

The late Duke of Edinburgh was an anchor of support for Queen Elizabeth II throughout her entire reign. Although many considered him an outsider when the couple married, he had his own royal pedigree. His mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg was born on 25 February at…
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Queen Mary's Dolls' House: the royal fascination celebrating a major anniversary

Queen Mary’s Dolls’ house is celebrating an important milestone- 2024 marks its 100th birthday. This incredible dollhouse was created in 1924 and is now on display at Windsor Castle. A friend of Queen Mary, Princess Marie Louise, came up with the idea of a to-scale doll house to thank The Queen for her dedicated support during the First World War. The Princess called upon English architect…
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