The Royal Family has slowly evolved over
the last decade. In the first year of King Charles III’s reign,
we’ve seen the senior members of the Royal Family solidify their
new roles, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Edward and
Sophie’s position in the Royal Family has changed significantly
since they married in 1999. Both had initially planned to continue
working in the private…
The Royal Family under Charles III- subtle changes or big differences?
6th September 2023
As the first anniversary of King Charles
III’s Accession Day approaches, we are reflecting upon the first
year of his reign. Although Charles strove for bold change while
Prince of Wales, he has taken a different approach to his role as
sovereign. King Charles’s…
Netflix hints at what the last series of The Crown will feature
5th September 2023
In a hint released on social media,
Netflix has given a sneak peak of a significant royal event that
will be included in The Crown‘s final season. On X, Netflix shared
an image of an order of service for the blessing of the marriage of
The King and Queen’s in…
The striking jewels that combine the stories of two royal families
1st September 2023
It is a set of sapphires that brings
together the histories of several royal dynasties and which made
its mark again when a brand new queen wore it for a major event at
the start of a new reign. The sapphires of the Royal Family have a
fascinating tale to tell. Queen Camilla wore the Belgian Sapphire
Tiara to the first State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III.
Her Majesty chose it for the…
On May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey,
King Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown, at the moment
of coronation. The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crown on His
Majesty’s head before declaring ”God Save The King.” The design of
St.
While each royal family has annual
ceremonial events that they are known for, the Swedish Royal Family
has a yearly event that is publicised around the globe. Each year,
the Swedish Royal Family takes part in the Nobel Prize award
ceremonies. The Nobel Award Prize…
While there are several monarchies that
date back over one thousand years, there is one throne that dates
back over two thousand years. The Japanese monarchy, also known as
the Chrysanthemum Throne, was officially founded in 440 BCE. The
Japanese monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in
the world, and its official founding date is 11 February, 660 BCE.
While the…
She was a princess with purpose whose
legacy still lingers long after her death. Princess Ingeborg of
Sweden had a very important say in the royal image of one of her
descendants. The future Queen of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra,
debuted a new-to-her tiara at her…
How the Queen Mother changed royal fashion forever - and the forgotten designer who helped her do it
4th August 2023
Some royals are fashion trendsetters,
like Princess Alexandra (future Queen Alexandra). Others gravitate
towards a specific designer or two and work to create styles and a
wardrobe that works for them as an individual. The Duchess of York,
later Queen Elizabeth, was one of…
While there is a traditional uniform for
kings at their coronation, there is not for queens. This has
allowed each queen to wear a gown specifically created for their
coronation day. Queen Alexandra’s coronation dress remains one of
the most sumptuous in British history. King Edward VII and Queen
Alexandra’s coronation encountered some serious issues. Originally
planned for the 26th…
