British Royals

A right royal night at the BAFTAs sees Paddington lead tributes to Queen Elizabeth II again

By
15th May 2023
The time that Queen Elizabeth II took tea with Paddington Bear has been named the most memorable TV moment of 2022 at a prestigious awards ceremony. The Platinum Jubilee special won a TV BAFTA after topping a public vote to find out the stand out segment of the year. The two minute sketch, which began the Platinum Party during the Jubilee in June 2022, topped the poll for Most Memorable…
Read more
Jordan

Logo revealed for this summer's big royal wedding

By
15th May 2023
With just weeks to go until this summer’s biggest royal wedding, a logo for the upcoming nuptials has been revealed. The heir to the throne of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein, and Rajwa Khalid Alseif will marry on June 1st 2023 and as final preparations are made, the…
Features

The diamonds given on the eve of one reign that were worn at the start of another

By
12th May 2023
It was well hidden from view until the official Coronation photographs appeared but the necklace worn by the Princess of Wales on the day King Charles III was crowned provided a rather special touch to this historic event. The sparkling set of diamonds, often referred to as the King George VI Festoon Necklace, was a gift from a father to a daughter, from a king to an heir and it became a…
Read more
British Royals

Blue is the colour as Buckingham Palace welcomes thousands to the Coronation garden party

By
10th May 2023
The gardens of Buckingham Palace were filled with thousands of guests just days after the Coronation as the second garden party of the season took place on its lawns. [getty src=”1253331289″ width=”594″ height=”388″ tld=”com”] The Prince of Wales hosted the event on behalf of King Charles III and was joined by the Princess of Wales in welcoming…
Read more
British Royals

King Charles III is crowned

By
6th May 2023
The King is crowned. Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023. The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation. Queen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. Their Majesties were enthroned. The Prince of Wales paid the Homage of the Royal Blood. The congregation and everyone watching was then invited to join…
Read more