One of the most recognisable and iconic
moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953
Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched
by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more
watching from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II ascended
the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George
VI had only reigned for fifteen…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden met rock royalty when they celebrated the legendary band,
Queen. The Swedish King awarded Queen members Sir Brian May
and Roger Taylor with the Polar Music Prize. Hosted at the Grand
Hotel in Stockholm, the evening celebrated…
King Carl XVI Gustaf made an historic
gesture as he marked his country’s Veterans’ Day. The Swedish king
presented the prestigious Military Cross of the Order of the Sword,
Second Class to Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti, making her the
first woman outside the…
Queen Camilla wore a distinctly Canadian
piece of jewellery for her first visit to the country as Queen. For
the Throne Speech on May 27, she chose a personal gem that
highlighted her own connections with Canada. Queen Camilla
wore her Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada brooch. The piece is a
diamond and silver version of the regiment’s bugle horn cap badge,
a gift from the regiment in…
King Charles tells Canada that it has a very special place in his heart in emotional speech to parliament
27th May 2025
The King of Canada has carried out
another significant “first” of his reign with his reading of the
Throne Speech in Ottawa. In the speech, King Charles highlighted
the special and lasting relationship he has with Canada. While the
government provides the majority of…
King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in
Ottawa for a whirlwind visit to Canada and after being welcomed at
the airport headed to the heart of the city to take part in a
Canadian tradition. Large crowds gathered at Lansdowne Park in
Ottawa to see King Charles take part in…
Queen Camilla is in the pink for her arrival in Canada and wins hearts with another special style choice
27th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla may only
be in Canada for two days, but they began their engagements as soon
as they stepped off the plane in Ottawa. And Queen Camilla paid a
perfect tribute to the country with a piece of jewellery that has
become symbolic of the Monarchy in Canada. Queen Camilla turned to
a favourite designer for her light pink, pleated day dress- British
designer Anna…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
landed at Ottawa International Airport to begin their first visit
to Canada as Monarch and consort. In a truly Canadian welcome, they
were welcomed by a diverse party. The country’s Prime Minister Mark
Carney was on hand at the…
When King Charles reads the Speech from
the Throne on Parliament Hill, he will claim a royal first. For no
other Monarch has sat on the throne he will use. The original
thrones of Canada were created in 1878. The Marquess of Lorne and
his wife, Princess Louise, were…
The stunning diamond jewel that could have a sparkling star role in the historic royal visit to Canada
25th May 2025
The Royal Family has quite the collection
of diamonds but there are some pieces that we see worn by several
members and that includes the Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch. Now,
there is every expectation that it will take a starring role in the
jewels selected by Queen Camilla for the historic royal visit to
Canada, the first of the reign of King Charles III. This brooch has
very special links for…
