The Duchess of Cornwall has taken up a
new patronage in Africa in a cause close to her heart. She is now
the patron of The Mirabel Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The
Duchess of Cornwall has long supported causes related to domestic
abuse and sexual assault. She has taken on several patronages that
help victims of abuse and assault to find safety and a fresh start
and to break the taboo of talking…
The Queen is one of the most popular
portrait subjects across the world. However, portraits of Her
Majesty are often scrutinised far more than anyone else’s. Lucien
Freud’s 2001 portrait of her, “Queen Elizabeth II”, is one of the
most divisive royal portraits…
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…
Charles II, the Merry Monarch, had
several different mistresses. However, one of these mistresses
stands out from the rest for several reasons- Barbara Villiers.
John Evelyn pronounced her the “curse of the nation”, and she would
hold sway over the Restoration court for decades, exerting huge
influence on the king. Barbara Villiers was born in St.
Margaret’s, Westminster on 27 November…
King James II tends to be largely
ignored. Following his brother’s long Restoration reign and removal
during the Glorious Revolution for his Protestant daughter and
son-in-law, his reign can feel like a footnote in a lot of
discussions. And unfortunately, those in his life…
Diane de Poitiers - the older mistress as an unofficial adviser
10th August 2021
There have been countless French royal
mistresses throughout the centuries, but some are better known than
others. Diane de Poitiers was brought back into the spotlight in
teen drama Reign in 2013 but has largely been forgotten in favour
of later mistresses. This…
Although the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu
reigned over 4,000 years ago, he has maintained his status in the
after-life. His solar boat has made the news, after being carefully
moved several kilometres to a new museum. After seeing 22 royal
mummies moved to their new home in April 2021, it was interesting
to see a pharaoh’s goods being moved. Belonging to the
Pharaoh Khnum Khufu who reigned in…
The Prince of Wales was in the Highlands
on Sunday, 8 August, to celebrate a historic anniversary. He
visited Dunrobin Castle, most of which dates back to the
mid-nineteenth century, and Dunrobin Castle Station. Prince
Charles, known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland…
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have
been out on an engagement while many of the royals are off for
holidays. The pair visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the
annual Founder’s Day Parade with the Duke there as the Reviewing
Officer. The Royal Hospital…
Several different royals have competed at
the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The
British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at
the games. However, there are several other European royals who
have taken part. King Olav V of Norway is one of those successful
royal athletes. King Olav V of Norway ruled from 1957 until his
death in 1991. He…
