He was the man who wore the Crown of two
countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to
succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of
England and while his reign began the process of unifying two
kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and dangerous. A queen forced to
cling to her Crown James was the only child of Mary, Queen of
Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord…
The Danish Royal Family has a strong
jewellery collection with Queen Mary showcasing many in recent
months. Most gems represented in the treasure trove amassed over
the last two centuries. A gem that now belongs to the daughter of
Queen Mary Among them is a…
How the Princess of Wales surprised everyone with her latest Trooping the Colour appearance
15th June 2025
The Princess of Wales made a major change
in her approach to Trooping the Colour this year with a surprising
style choice. For many of her Trooping appearances, the Princess of
Wales has turned to beloved fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Founded by the late Alexander…
The Governor General of Canada’s office
has shared the new Great Seal of Canada. King Charles approved the
design while he was visiting Canada on 26 and 27 May, a design that
represents him individually and the crown. There are two
distinct pieces of the Great Seal. The outer ring is specific to
King Charles and will be changed for each reign accordingly; it
reads “CHARLES III • KING OF…
This princess has just taken on an important role for the first time and can't stop smiling about it
13th June 2025
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of
Sweden held their daughter’s christening and gave a very important
role to a future queen while they were at it. The couple’s little
girl, Princess Ines, was baptised on 13 June in Stockholm, with her
cousin, Princess…
There are a number of events in English
royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the
warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of
James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life
and would be questioned for…
Although the Princess of Wales has long
been celebrated for setting fashion trends (known as the “Kate
effect”), The Prince of Wales has also had several stylish moments
in the last year. For his latest appearance, he chose a stylish
accessory for a major announcement in Dartmoor. Prince
William was on Dartmoor to highlight an ambitious restoration
project. The Duchy of Cornwall will be…
King Charles and David Beckham were seen
laughing and joking together during a reception at St James’s
Palace on Thursday – just a day before a major announcement is
expected. In what could be the worst kept secret of 2025, it is
expected that Beckham will be…
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, the son
and youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit, appears to be taking on an ever increasing public
role. The nineteen year old joined his parents at their Asker
estate, Skaugum, where they hosted a friendly…
King Henry VIII is known for his six
wives. They were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded – and
one survived. However, before he charged down the path of
continually trading in wives to hopefully find the “one”, he
married his elder brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, at
Greenwich Palace on 11 June 1509. Daughter of King Ferdinand
II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of…
