The Kents

The Alexandra Rose Charity: A British institution inspired by a Danish princess

The Alexandra Rose Charity is a well-established British charity, which was founded in 1912 by Queen Alexandra. The charity provides Rose Vouchers to low-income families in order to afford healthy fruits and vegetables.  Embed from Getty Images Alexandra was originally a Princess of Denmark and maintained strong ties to Denmark throughout her life. She learned of a priest selling silk roses in…
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The Edinburghs

Sophie's support for the countryside

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, has become a dedicated senior member of the Royal Family in the last decade. She has chosen to support a number of different causes and represents The Queen across the Commonwealth. Her Royal Highness is a patron to a number of organisations…
FashionHistory

Where to see Wallis Simpson's fashion

Wallis Simpson was a polarising figure in the British Royal Family and continues to divide royal watchers today. Born on 19 June 1896 as Bessie Wallis Warfield, Simpson would go on to marry the former King Edward VIII. The women in the British Royal Family have been using…
Greece

Who is Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark?

Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark is the youngest daughter and second youngest child of exiled Greek King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie (born a Princess of Denmark). Her older siblings include Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, and Prince Nikolas, and she has one younger brother, Prince Philippos. As a descendant of Queen Victoria, she is in the British line of succession, as well…
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Opinion

Victoria Series 3 - What Do We Know So Far?

The hit television show Victoria is back with a third series, with the first episode airing on Sunday, 24 March at 9pm on ITV. Jenna Coleman returns as a young Queen Victoria with Tom Hughes returning as Prince Albert, her husband. While the first two seasons have focused…