Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies…
It’s become one of the cultural
highlights of autumn for millions around the world. The original
Oktoberfest in Munich might actually start in September but the
tenth month is now home to all kinds of carnivals inspired by the
German event. However, the royal story…
The first circulatory coins bearing the
image of King Charles III are now in production at the Royal Mint.
The 50p pieces will go into use in December, landing in tills
wallets in the run up to Christmas. The image of The King has been
created by renowned artist…
The Consort Conundrum - what would you call the King's husband or the Queen's wife?
31st October 2022
The debate about why Queen Camilla is
regularly called The Queen Consort rather than just The Queen opens
up another discussion. For in the past decade, the majority of
European nations that have monarchies have legislated for same sex
marriage. However, royal laws haven’t caught up. In the future, if
a king takes a husband or a queen takes a wife, what title will be
bestowed upon…
She was the queen who gave Henry VIII the
son he so desired but Jane Seymour’s story had far from a happy
ending. The consort died just a few days after presenting the Tudor
monarch with his longed for male heir and is now said to haunt one
of the most famous royal…
His Majesty The King is to serve as the
Captain General of the Royal Marines. Buckingham Palace announced
he had taken on the role on the 358th anniversary of the foundation
of the Corps of the Royal Marines. There’s a link to a past king
called Charles –…
It is one of the most prestigious roles
in the British military and now Buckingham Palace has announced
that the position of Captain General of the Royal Marines will be
held by King Charles III. His Majesty’s tenure was announced on
October 28th 2022, the 358th anniversary of the foundation of the
Royal Marines. King Charles spoke of his pride as he took on the
role, saying ”it…
The shortest Prime Ministerial tenure in British history marks the start of King Charles III's reign
20th October 2022
The final Prime Minister of the reign of
Queen Elizabeth II has quit – just six weeks into her tenure. Liz
Truss confirmed her tenure is coming to an end in a brief statement
outside 10 Downing Street at lunchtime on October 20th 2022. She
said she had already…
Queen Consort Camilla? Time to get over it and celebrate Her Majesty
18th October 2022
One of the biggest debates of the reign
of King Charles III has revolved around his consort. Her Majesty
has been described as ‘The Queen Consort’ by the Royal Household
and by many media outlets. To some, that is pure common sense –
after a reign of…
The House of Windsor is the most famous
royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair
share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has
included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead
king. He’s almost as familiar a figure in the royal headlines as
the family that holds the throne now. And, right on cue, as a new
reign begins, the Windsors…
