He created some of the most famous royal looks of the 20th century and he’s still producing talked about style picks. Sir Norman Hartnell was already a sought after wedding dress designer when he was first commissioned to produce a bridal outfit by the House of Windsor. Over eight decades on, and long after his own death, he was responsible for another famous royal marriage look. On the 85th…
It is now exactly three months until the Queen reaches her Platinum Jubilee.
On February 6th 2022, Her Majesty will have ruled for exactly seventy years, the first British Monarch to reach that milestone. She is expected to spend the day itself at Sandringham and…
It was a low key royal wedding, set against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that would become a bedrock for the House…
The Prince of Wales will be in Barbados as it removes the British Monarch as Head of State.
Prince Charles has been invited to the country for the historic event by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley.
The Queen’s rule in Barbados ends on November 30th 2021 when the country officially becomes a republic. The island’s Governor General Dame Sandra Mason will be sworn in…
The much maligned royal mistress who made a fortune but died penniless
4th November 2021
I’ve always felt rather sorry for the mistress known as Mrs Jordan. For two decades, she lived alongside the third son of King George III. Her partner is known to history as King William IV but for their duration of their relationship he was the somewhat dodgy Duke of…
As she delivered her message by video to the COP26 summit in Glasgow, The Queen was seen in one of the splendid rooms of Windsor Castle with the green pastures of that ancient royal domain stretching out behind her. But in the background was perhaps another message.
The…
October is truly the king of all the autumn months as the leaves turn to gold and regal red and the fading sun adds a gentle sparkle to all it touches. And it’s marked the beginning of five royal roads that ended with a crown – although all five monarchs had very different royal careers. Here are the men who became the October kings.
Henry III was the first king of England to have…
Remembrance Sunday remains non negotiable for The Queen despite fresh doctors' orders
29th October 2021
Buckingham Palace has made it clear that The Queen has every intention of attending the National Act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, despite fresh advice from doctors to rest.
Her Majesty has been told to only take on ”light, desk based duties” for the next…
Buckingham Palace releases important updates on The Queen’s health
29th October 2021
The Queen has been told by doctors to rest for at least another two weeks.
Her Majesty will only take on what’s being described as ”light, desk based duties” including virtual audiences. However, she will not take part in any face to face…
She had been an integral part of the House of Windsor for almost seventy years; she was the oldest ever member of the Royal Family, and she had lived an adventure packed life that broke the regal mould in many ways. The death of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, on October 29th 2004, brought to an end a fascinating and often overlooked royal story. Alice had lived quietly and discreetly, but…
