One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest
family members has made a rare public appearance and it’s been
warmly welcomed. Princess Alexandra of Kent, the late Queen’s
cousin, saw her grandson, Alexander Ogilvy, graduate from the Royal
Military Academy at Sandhurst. The 28 year old’s father is
James Ogilvy, the son of Princess Alexandra and Sir Angus
Ogilvy. Before…
The US designer whose big blazers are the piece that every style conscious royal loves
8th August 2025
Like us, queens and princesses everywhere
have realised the power of a good blazer. The right piece will be
versatile and make a statement. And as the Princess of Wales just
showed, Veronica Beard has quietly become the go-to brand for
blazers. The Royal Foundation…
If you are a royal history buff and you
find yourself in London over the next few months, you will be
spoilt for choice for exhibitions. Cartier at the Victoria and
Albert Museum is one of the biggest exhibitions of the year. It
includes over 350 pieces spanning the…
The Princess Royal has carried out a very
important meeting in Dublin but managed to add in an engagement
that suited her to perfection. As well as hosting a farewell
meeting with outgoing President Michael D. Higgins, the Princess
headed to a very famous equestrian event in the Irish capital.
Princess Anne marks special anniversary Ever the dedicated
horsewoman, Her Royal Highness…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands are once again facing criticism for their summer
vacation plans. The Dutch media have brought up their concerns
about royal vacations. Each summer, the Dutch king and queen,
and their three daughters…
This rarely seen royal tiara was accidentally borrowed for decades by someone who wasn't meant to wear it
6th August 2025
This week marks the 125th anniversary of
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s birth. She was born on 4 August
1900 and became Duchess of York on her marriage to the second son
of George V in 1923. Her husband became King in December 1936 and
from that point onwards, the…
Ever fancied a royal ride to and from
work? Luckily for you, one of Queen Elizabeth II’s Range Rovers is
up auction and could be yours for just £70,000. Iconic
Auctioneers will be auctioning off Queen Elizabeth II’s 2006 Range
Rover Supercharged in its Silverstone Festival Sale from 22 to 24
August. Her Majesty drove the vehicle herself from 2006
through 2008 and had several…
The beautiful duchess who became chatelaine of one of the most famous palaces in the world as well as a firm royal favourite
6th August 2025
Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American
socialite, became the Duchess of Marlborough in 1895 when she
married Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She
would quickly become a royal favourite and she is back in the
spotlight again. Consuelo was the it-girl of…
Why Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal handbags still have an important place in the Palace
4th August 2025
The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for
several style staples. Her Rachel Trevor Morgan hats and her Fulton
umbrellas were her go-to choices for several decades. Her Traviata
handbag from Launer London has been the royal handbag for years and
it looks like the brand will…
The Queen Mother owned several tiaras in
her own right, including several gifts from her husband, King
George VI. She also had access to many more tiaras in the Royal
Collection while queen. One of her most impressive but rare picks
never actually belonged to her – the Delhi Durbar Tiara.
Queen Mary asked Garrard & Co to create a new tiara for the 1911
Durbar in India. A Durbar was…
