In England, the title of palace typically
indicates that it is either a royal or episcopal residence.
However, there is one lone home that bears that title that belongs
to neither the royal family nor the church- Blenheim Palace.
Blenheim Palace is an English Baroque-style country house in
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and is known for being the family seat of
the Dukes of Marlborough since the early…
Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians was a
popular consort, known for founding the Queen Elisabeth
Competition, a global competition for classical musicians and her
love of Egyptology. One of her favourite tiaras is currently on
display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the…
One of the best views of London right now is all thanks to a king called Charles but not that one
22nd August 2025
King Charles II is known as the Merry
Monarch, the restored king whose court was known for its partying
and wild antics. However, he also founded one of the most important
scientific institutions in the world and, in the process, created a
place that still offers one of the…
As we get older and move through phases
of life, many of us are lucky enough to have reunions where we see
old friends, classmates, and colleagues. Royals are no different,
and one king is enjoying a very special reunion this week. King
Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is known for being a pilot,
often being spotted flying commercial flights for Dutch airline KLM
on their KLM…
Queen Mary of Denmark has added a new
string to her bow – she’s now a TV gardener. Queen Mary appeared on
‘Søren Vester’s Garden – Biodiversity and Castle Gardens’, which
has just been shown on Danish TV. The Danish queen welcomed
Sara…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden adds royal touch as Kiruna church is moved to new home
21st August 2025
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has taken part
in one of the biggest social media events of 2025 and it involves
the actual relocation of a whole church. Kiruna Church was built in
the early 20th century. Sitting in the northern-most city of
Sweden, Kiruna, the church is one…
The legendary French designer who ended up creating the favourite outfit of a royal fashion icon
20th August 2025
Princess Margaret has always been known
as one of the most glamorous and fashion forward members of the
royal family. From a young age, the princess made bold style
choices that made her an icon. But do you know what look was her
favourite? Princess Margaret favoured several designers over the
course of her life. As with her sister, Queen Elizabeth II, and her
mother, Queen Elizabeth the…
Ever known as the glamorous sister of
Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret chose couture gowns and
dramatic hair styles regularly. Never one to shy away from the
spotlight, she often accessorised with impressive jewels. And one
of her favourite brooches is from none other…
Princess Louise, the sixth child and
fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, holds an
interesting spot in history. She supported higher education for
women and feminist causes and was closely involved in the arts –
not at all common for a Victorian princess.
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement
ring may not have as much attention as The Princess of Wales’
engagement ring (once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales) but it is a
beautiful ring that was created by a favourite jeweller and with a
love message hidden in its stones. When Prince Edward announced his
engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones in January 1999, the engagement
ring was front and…
