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. [getty…
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. The Duchess has made literacy a priority, and has been
made Patron of several organisations that promote and support
literacy. Griffin Primary School is…
