We’re used to seeing royals at Wimbledon with the Princess of Wales now patron of the All England Club. But rewind nine decades and another royal was a familiar face there. A princess known to her family as Thora regularly cropped up on the Pathe newsreels of the time presenting trophies and cheering on the tennis stars of the day. This granddaughter of Queen Victoria was a good sport and she…
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she…
The Queen has given a personal address to mark national Armed Forces Day.
Her Majesty spoke of her pride in the military and of the gratitude felt for those who serve their country.
Queen Camilla also had warm words for the families who support the Armed Forces around…
The Princess Royal is back at her home at Gatcombe after almost a week in hospital.
Princess Anne, 73, left Southmead Hospital in Bristol on the morning of June 28th, five days after being admitted with minor head injuries and concussion.
It’s understood the Princess was injured by a horse in an incident at Gatcombe on June 23rd. She was treated at the scene before being taken to…
The title that unites a forgotten princess, a very grand duchess and the most historic monarch of all
27th June 2024
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74 years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s duchess, including the newly created…
Royal weddings are now major celebrations, glittering events that capture the imagination and draw huge crowds who cheer the vows and shout demands for a kiss when the deal is done. However, in centuries past a royal union might be a discreet event, witnessed by just a…
The wedding present of a duchess that's become one of the Royal Family's most famous tiaras
25th June 2024
For the quarter of a century that she’s been a member of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Edinburgh has kept her tiara appearances rather simple.
We’ve got used to seeing Sophie in a limited number of diadems. There’s the diamond creation she wore at her wedding, fashioned from jewels that are linked to Queen Victoria, and there’s a diamond and aquamarine tiara that has…
On July 12th 1543, a rather low key royal wedding took place.  The groom was Henry VIII and his sixth wife was Katherine Parr, a relatively unknown minor noblewoman who had risen from daughter of a knight to Queen of England in thirty years.  The woman who became a royal…
King Charles has made the Emperor of Japan a member of the oldest order of chivalry in Britain.
Emperor Naruhito has been appointed to the Order of the Garter.
The announcement was made as the Emperor and Empress of Japan began their State Visit to the UK.
The…
Sir Tim Laurence has given an update on the health of his wife, the Princess Royal, as he paid her a visit on her third day in hospital.
Princess Anne was admitted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol after suffering minor head injuries and concussion in an incident at her home at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire on Sunday.
Sir Tim said that the Princess was ”recovering well” as she…
