While Buckingham Palace has been making
changes with a new reign underway, some old royals are moving back
into the palace. The family who originally bought the
then-Buckingham House is returning again. A new Royal Collection
Trust exhibition focused on the Georgians will open in the spring
at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. “Style & Society:
Dressing the…
Princess Birgitta reveals her thoughts on recent controversy in the Swedish royal family
17th January 2023
Princess Birgitta has spoken publicly
about the recent controversy in the Swedish royal family.
Princess Birgitta is an older sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf. The
King has recently made the news due to comments he made in a
documentary about the Swedish succession. The…
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens - the setting for the final part of a King's story
14th January 2023
On Tuesday, 10 January, King Constantine
II died in Athens, Greece, at Hygeia Hospital at the age of 82 from
stroke complications. His private funeral will be held in Athens on
Monday, 16 January, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.
The Metropolitan Cathedral…
King Constantine II of Greece, the former
King of the Hellenes, died in Athens on Tuesday, 10 January. He
will be buried at Tatoi Royal Cemetery at the Greek Royal Family’s
former summer home in Greece. Tatoi Palace was the summer estate of
the Greek royals, less than 30km from the centre of Athens. After
the monarchy’s abolition in 1973, the family was able to keep it,
but…
Christian Dior is one of the most famous
names in fashion. For over seventy years, “Dior” has been
synonymous with fashion, and Dior exhibitions across the globe
continue to draw record-breaking numbers of visitors. However, when
his collection first debuted in February…
Prince Richard - the spare who was unexpectedly called up for royal duties following the death of the heir
9th January 2023
While The Duke of Gloucester is not one
of the more recognisable members of The Royal Family, he has
dedicated himself to a role that he was never meant to have and
provided indelible support to his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Richard Alexander Walter George was…
On 9 January, the Princess of Wales
celebrates her 41st birthday. To mark this occasion, we are looking
at some of her most famous jewellery choices. Catherine’s
introduction to royal jewellery came in October 2010 when Prince
William proposed to her with his mother’s sapphire and diamond
engagement ring. Set in Ceylon gold, it was made by Garrard, the
royal jeweller. At…
Queen Elizabeth II was at Westminster
Abbey for Princess Alexandra’s 1963 wedding to Alexander Ogilvy and
had a bit of a run-in with another monarch. Footage from Princess
Alexandra’s wedding on 24 April 1963 shows The Queen accidentally
standing on King Olav V…
The Royal Collection Trust has released a
new line of commemorative china to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s life.
The Queen’s personal history has been memorialised on a new RCT
line. The design features the late Queen’s personal cypher as
Princess Elizabeth. The…
While the new year is a celebration for
everyone, it is an even bigger celebration for Queen Margrethe of
Denmark. After 25 years, she wore a new dress for the Royal House’s
New Year’s Cure on 3 January. Royals are often known for
their large and expensive wardrobes. However, Queen Margrethe of
Denmark re-wears her “cure” dress for several years. She wore her
first dress for 25 years.
