The Duke of Gloucester has been visiting Ipswich this week to open a new archive and heritage centre, connect with students at the University of Suffolk, and visit Sutton Hoo.
The Duke visited The Hold, which was created in partnership with the University of Suffolk, and is a new archival service funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and several different Suffolk heritage organisations.
Scotland's most famous poet celebrated by Charles and Camilla
10th September 2021
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been busy this week. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, the pair visited Burns Cottage in Alloway to celebrate the National Trust for Scotland’s 90th birthday.
On Thursday, 9 September, the…
Princess Eugenie has appeared on an episode of the Sky’s Inside Art to discuss her love of art and what some of the pieces in the Royal Collection mean to her.
Eugenie, the daughter of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, studied Art for her A-Levels, and…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have returned to Scotland. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, the pair visited the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow to mark its 120th anniversary.
The Duke, who has long championed the arts across Britain, wore a blue printed face mask to visit the gallery for its anniversary. Charles and Camilla were met by…
The Countess of Wessex Cup goes ahead under Sophie's watchful eye
8th September 2021
The Countess of Wessex has attended her first public engagement after taking a break for the summer holidays at Balmoral, with her last public engagement in July. She attended The Countess of Wessex Cup on Tuesday, 7 September, at RAF Wittering in Peterborough.
The…
The Imperial State Crown is one of the most popular royal crowns, not only in Britain but across the globe. Given that September’s birthstone is September, it is the perfect time to look at the two historic sapphires set in the Imperial State Crown.
St. Edward’s…
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…
