The infamous French queen, Marie-Antoinette, left her mark on the Palace of Versailles in many different ways. She is closely associated with the Petit Trianon, a Neoclassical chateau on the Versailles grounds, where she would escape from the formality and treachery of court. Another of her favourite spaces has been restored over the last two years; the Queen’s Grove is now open to the public…
With museums and historic sites reopening across the United Kingdom, many new notable exhibitions have launched. Historic Royal Palaces have already opened several new exhibitions, with George III: The Mind Behind the Myth opening this week at Kew Palace.
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On 1st July in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, a new sculpture to celebrate the late Princess of Wales’s life and legacy. It marks what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday. Although images of the sculptor have yet to be released, artist Ian…
This week is an important week in the royal calendar, as The Queen is in Scotland for Holyrood Week. Each year, The Queen spends a week in Scotland doing several engagements, meeting with communities and groups all over Scotland. While it does look slightly different this year without a garden party, The Queen along with the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal are spending this week in…
The Queen is currently in Scotland for Holyrood Week, a week where the Royal Family celebrates Scottish communities, culture, and achievements. While in Edinburgh, Her Majesty met with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. As the movement for Scottish independence…
The Alexandra Palace is one of the most popular venues in London. It will play host to the Duke of Cambridge’s inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony in October 2021. Despite its name, it is not and was never a palace. However, it is intimately connected with one of the most…
The Duchess of Cornwall is a patron and supporter of many different literacy-related organisations and causes. At the end of 2020, she launched the Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room, after her lock down reading lists were incredibly popular. The Instagram-based book club is a digital hub for literary communities across the world, and celebrates literature and reading in all forms. The Prince of…
The Prince of Wales has been presented with a prestigious award for his inter-faith work. He has been awarded the 2020 Bridge Award from the Council of Christians and Jews.
The Council of Christians and Jews is the oldest inter-faith charity in the UK and was…
A new exhibition honouring Prince Philip’s life has opened at Windsor Castle. Prince Philip: A Celebration is now open at Windsor, including pieces representing different periods in his life and his roles across the Commonwealth.
The Royal Collection Trust has…
The Duchess of Cornwall shares her favourite children's books alongside Elmer the Elephant
22nd June 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall spent her day focusing on children’s literacy at two different events in London. She started by visiting Griffin Primary School to open a new library, and then hosted a storytime for children for the Literacy Trust.Â
The Duchess has made literacy a priority, and has been made Patron of several organisations that promote and support literacy. Griffin Primary School is…
