A historic pearl and diamond necklace worn by a Swedish Queen will be going up for auction in Hong Kong on 12 October.
This 19th-century necklace, formally known as the Leuchtenberg Necklace, is thought to be made by jeweller Marie-Étienne Nitot, the founder of the House of Chaumet. Sotheby’s describes the necklace as “composed of two strands of natural pearls measuring from…
Dozens of items from Sir Norman Hartnell’s archives are heading to the auction block, including designs for Princess Anne.
Several sketches, press pieces, and documents from the 1960s and 1970s are going to be auctioned by Ewbank’s Auctions on 11 November.
Thousands of Prince Albert's Papers Online for the First Time
23rd September 2021
Prince Albert’s legacy can be seen across the UK and across the Commonwealth. His name and likeness can be found in museums, towns, and geographical features. He helped to establish several different societies that still exist to this day. The Royal Collection has made…
The Queen’s Green Canopy is one of several big projects for The Platinum Jubilee in 2021. Originally announced in May 2021, the Queen’s Green Canopy Garden was officially launched on Monday, 20 September, at the RHS Chelsea.
Dame Judi Dench, a Queen’s Green Canopy Ambassador, officially launched The Queen’s Green Canopy Garden at the RHS Chelsea. The flower show is…
Historic Scottish estate with links to Mary, Queen of Scots opens for visitors after ten-year restoration
18th September 2021
Brucefield Estate, in Forestmill, is reopening after a ten-year restoration project. The estate was originally owned by the Stewarts of Rosyth, the family who welcomed Mary, Queen of Scots, back to Scotland.
Brucefield Estate is now owned by biologist Victoria…
The Queen is set to be asked to pardon a sixteenth-century abbot posthumously after he was hanged, drawn, and quartered on 15 November 1539.
Blessed Richard Whiting, Abbot of Glastonbury, was executed for treason in the aftermath of Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the…
The Duke of Gloucester has been visiting Ipswich this week to open a new archive and heritage centre, connect with students at the University of Suffolk, and visit Sutton Hoo.
The Duke visited The Hold, which was created in partnership with the University of Suffolk, and is a new archival service funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and several different Suffolk heritage organisations.
Scotland's most famous poet celebrated by Charles and Camilla
10th September 2021
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been busy this week. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, the pair visited Burns Cottage in Alloway to celebrate the National Trust for Scotland’s 90th birthday.
On Thursday, 9 September, the…
Princess Eugenie has appeared on an episode of the Sky’s Inside Art to discuss her love of art and what some of the pieces in the Royal Collection mean to her.
Eugenie, the daughter of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, studied Art for her A-Levels, and…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have returned to Scotland. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, the pair visited the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow to mark its 120th anniversary.
The Duke, who has long championed the arts across Britain, wore a blue printed face mask to visit the gallery for its anniversary. Charles and Camilla were met by…
