It is one of the most famous pictures in royal history, a moment when a Monarch and his people were completely united. As World War Two came to an end in Europe, King George VI and his family stood on the balcony of Buckingham Palace surrounded by the cheers of thousands. With them, the wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, whose leadership had already made him a legend. On the 75th…
On May 8th 2020, the Queen will speak to her country and her Commonwealth to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Her own VE Day address will take place at 9pm, the exact time her father, King George VI, spoke as World War Two came to an end in Europe seventy…
In the days and weeks afterwards, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited many parts of England to see how people were beginning to tackle post war living. They were given a warm reception everywhere while some areas, like London’s East End, welcomed them as one of…
Around the same time that the UK introduced new succession laws that allowed girls the same rights as boys, the country also passed same sex marriage legislation. But royal laws haven’t caught up with that yet. In the future, as is the case in most European countries, a prince may take a husband and a princess may choose a wife. But when that happens, what title will be bestowed on…
The Prince of Wales will be at the forefront of the first royal tributes on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Prince Charles, joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, will lead a nationwide two minute silence from his home in Scotland.
The tribute will take place at 11am on…
It’s grand, unforgettable and we first saw it exactly sixty years ago. The tiara chosen by Princess Margaret for her wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960 has become iconic. In fact, it was such a successful pick, it begs the question – is…
Some royal wedding dresses stand the test of time, others are always very much of the era they were worn but some are such instant hits that they take on a fame all of their own. The gown worn by the Queen’s only sister,Princess Margaret, for her wedding to photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones on 6 May 1960 at Westminster Abbey is definitely an outfit with its own place in history.
Another day, another peek at the rooms the royals usually keep hidden. And it’s almost as if someone asked for an emergency delivery of chic. After seeing inside the somewhat cluttered cloisters of various Windsor residences in the past few weeks, thanks to the wonders…
Princess Anne highlights vital role of maternity support on International Day of the Midwife
5th May 2020
The Princess Royal has thanked midwives and maternity medics for providing hope, joy and care during ‘difficult times’ in a special message. Princess Anne spoke of her admiration for the work of all those looking after mothers and babies as she marked…
The Queen of Denmark has led commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the liberation of her country. Margrethe II was clearly moved as she laid a wreath and bowed her head to remember all those who lost their lives during World War Two.
The Danish Monarch placed a garland of laurel wreaths, draped in red and white ribbons for her country’s flag, at the Memorial at Mindelunden. She was…
