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. In opposition to her
siblings, her mother wanted her to marry a British suitor rather
than a foreign one. Louise married the…
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…
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon buttons up to visit 'new' part of Norway that's a social media sensation
16th August 2025
Although many of us are still in the heat
of summer right now with sunny skies and high temperatures, Crown
Prince Haakon of Norway buttoned up his coat for an important
anniversary this week. Crown Prince Haakon was in Longyearbyen on
Svalbard to celebrate a major…
Moving ceremonies marking VJ Day anniversary see Royal Family pay tribute across the UK
16th August 2025
The Royal Family has marked the 80th
anniversary of the end of World War Two at a series of events
across the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral.
The Royal Family remember those left behind in war Hundreds
gathered at the cathedral for the ceremony organised by the
National FEPOW Fellowship Welfare Remembrance…
Queen Mary of Denmark is back to work
after her summer holidays with a visit to a new counselling
centre. Her Majesty officially cut the ribbon at Headspace
Tårnby, a new space that will offer support to 12 to 25 year olds.
The centre will offer free and anonymous…
King George III is well known to history
– remembered as the monarch who lost the American colonies, the
father of a large family, and a man who struggled with mental
illness later in life. His early years are often recalled for his
devoted family life, especially his…
The Princess Royal is one of the most
dedicated members of the Royal Family, spending decades faithfully
supporting her mother and now her brother. However, she has also
quietly became a fashion icon for her majorly green approach to her
wardrobe. Princess Anne loves classic clothes Princess Anne tends
to gravitate towards fairly classic styles, meaning that her
clothing is rarely…
Princess Anne has worn some of the most
distinctive jewels in the Royal Family for decades and, given her
devotion to reusing, they’ve become synonymous with her. The tiara
Princess Anne shared with her daughter, Zara In the late 1960s,
Queen Elizabeth gifted the…
The Princess Royal has become a steady
force in the Royal Family, known for her dedication to the Crown
and continual service. However, her birth was relatively quiet
compared to that of her elder brother. Princess Anne, born the
daughter of an heir The…
He was the monarch who had to fight for a
throne but then relied on a mistress for advice with a queen who
arrived at court to find another holding power. And in the middle
of their marriage was a woman with ambition, brains and no sense of
self control. Our special read brings to life a mesmerising moment
in royal history. Charles II, the Merry Monarch, had several
different mistresses.
