There are a few pieces of jewellery that became completely symbolic of the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara known as the Grand Duchess Vladimirovna remained one of her favourite pieces throughout her 70 years as Monarch.
The tiara originally belonged to one of the most sociable members of the Romanov court, Grand Duchess Vladimir or Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin before…
The king who created the House of Windsor
3rd June 2024
King George V led the Royal Family through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare rather than an heir.Â
Prince George…
Royal Lodge has remained at the centre of an argument in the Royal Family, as the Duke of York still lives there but The King reportedly would like him to move out. What is the history of the property that so many royals want to live at?Â
Royal residence for…
How Queen Camilla shook up Trooping outfits
31st May 2024
Queen Camilla chose a very specific look for her first Trooping the Colour as Queen in 2023, donning a military inspired gown rather than a standard day dress.
The Queen wore a striking scarlet silk coat dress from designer Fiona Clare Aldridge. The floor-length silk coat dress was specifically designed to pull on elements from the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. It includes “The Grenade…
How the Royal Family will mark the anniversary of D-Day
31st May 2024
The 80th anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching. On 6 June 1944 over 100,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches at Normandy and would recapture the beach over the following days. The British Royal Family will be taking part in commemorations marking the…
Trooping the Colour takes place on 15 June 2024 to celebrate the Monarch’s official birthday. King Charles will attend this spectacular celebration and this year, His Majesty will participate in a carriage rather than on horseback. The decision has been made as The King…
A first birthday as King for Frederik X
27th May 2024
King Frederik has celebrated another milestone as he marked his first birthday as King.Â
The new Danish King celebrated his 56th birthday on May 26th 2024 and spent the day with his family.Â
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King Frederik and Queen Mary were joined on the balcony at Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg Castle by their four children: Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabella…
Duke of Edinburgh reveals secret that means he "came properly prepared" for busy week in Scotland
26th May 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh has stepped in to represent his brother, King Charles, at an important Scottish event. Prince Edward served as Lord High Commissioner this week at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took part in…
Princess Anne and Duke of Kent host special garden party as RNLI marks important event
26th May 2024
The Princess Royal and the Duke of Kent hosted a garden party in honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Buckingham Palace.Â
The Duke of Kent was shown a lifeboat during the Garden Party marking 200 years of lifesaving by the RNLI (Royal Family You Tube…
The stunning tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess
24th May 2024
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.
The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…