Her story is amongst the most
controversial of all the Queens of England and centuries after her
death, a new twist appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An
expert at the National Archives in London found a document
suggesting that the consort who revolutionised royalty may have
died of the plague. Euan Roger is a records specialist at the
National Archives and while looking through 16th…
The story of the Princes in the Tower and
their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has
just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys
he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much
of his argument for taking the…
The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music
9th June 2023
The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special
concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young
performers. The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a
reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of
the charity, Future…
A People's Procession through Edinburgh to present the Honours of Scotland to King Charles III
9th June 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will
take part in a special procession through Edinburgh ahead of their
Scottish Coronation. His Majesty will be presented with the Honours
of Scotland on July 5th at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city. The
Honours will be collected from Edinburgh Castle and paraded through
the city’s streets in a ‘People’s Procession’ that will…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made a
special nod to the history of her hosts when she attended the
Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London. The
Belgian queen was guest of honour alongside her husband, King
Philippe, for the annual event which…
Queen Camilla has taken on a new military
role and revealed that it’s one her father, Major Bruce Shand,
always hoped would come her way. Her Majesty has been announced as
the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Lancers, her father’s old regiment.
And as she welcomed…
King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade
9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of
hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at
the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks
the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King
Charles II. There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in
the…
We’re used to seeing royal brides with
white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty
cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to
perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark.
As summer gets into full…
King Charles III has welcomed King
Philippe of the Belgians to Windsor Castle. His Majesty, along with
Queen Camilla, received the Belgian monarch who was with his wife,
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians. The royal reunion came just hours
after King Philippe took the…
The royal family of Sweden do like a
royal wedding in June. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
married in the month as did all three of their children while three
of the king’s four sisters were June brides, too. And all of them
had something else in common, too. For every Swedish royal bride
since 1935 has had a very sentimental and poignant addition to
their bouquets. All of them have…
