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…
For the last millennium, royal mistresses
have played a substantial role at court – given that most royals
were not allowed to marry for love and instead served as strategic
national alliances. So it makes sense that in many marriages, one
or both partners would look…
Prince Charles continues his busy summer
after several trips to the country with an engagement closer to
home. On Wednesday, 28 July, he was at Sandringham – The Queen’s
Norfolk estate – to release endangered birds to boost conservation
efforts. The Prince…
On Monday 26 July, Canada’s 30th Governor
General, Mary Simon, was installed at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General and the fifth female
Governor General. An Ink woman from Northern Quebec, she is a
historic appointment. The ceremony featured several
Indigenous elements; it typically is personalised to the incoming
Governor General. During the…
The Princess Royal is continuing a busy
schedule of engagements throughout the summer. On Thursday, 22
July, Her Royal Highness was in Sunderland to present an award to
Sunderland Maritime Heritage. Princess Anne presented
Sunderland Maritime Heritage with the Queen’s…
The Queen had a notable private audience
yesterday at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty held a Zoom call with Mary
Simon, the next appointed Governor General of Canada. Simon will be
installed on Monday, 26 July at Parliament Hill in Ottawa as
Canada’s 30th Governor General.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of
Cornwall are busy with engagements during their current trip to
Devon and Cornwall. On Tuesday, they visited the Isles of Scilly to
meet with different communities and groups. The Isles of Scilly are
made up of over 200 rocks and islands and are close to 30 miles off
the Cornish coast; the Isles have been part of the Duchy of
Cornwall for over 500…
