Visitors to Windsor Castle got a right
royal treat this Easter as they came across a crop of royals on a
day out, two of them rather unexpected. Plenty of those visiting
the ancient royal residence on April 14th 2022 were hoping to catch
a glimpse of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as
they took part in the Royal Maundy service with Charles handing out
the special coins on behalf…
The Prince of Wales has overseen the
Royal Maundy service for the first time. Prince Charles represented
The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Prince was welcomed to the…
Some of the most famous portraits of
Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition
to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition
which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of
pictures, including…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested
positive for Covid and is currently isolating. Monaco’s Princely
Palace said that Albert was asymptomatic and his health is giving
”no cause for concern”. He is working remotely and maintaining
links with officials and the government. It’s the second time the
Prince, who is 64, has tested positive for coronavirus. He first…
Never mind Royal Ascot, the Jubilee or
Camilla’s tour of Canada. The hats there may be tip topper but they
are nothing compared to the royal special we’ve just seen. 2022 is
only just through its first quarter and we have the hat of the
year. Step up, Sir Tim…
Blue, gold and cream: the intricate wedding dresses that turned a controversial consort into a royal bride
9th April 2022
It was one of the most talked about royal
weddings in decades. When Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles,
Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were
watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different
wedding outfits for her big day. As the…
Whenthe Prince of Wales and the Duchess
of Cornwallannounced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted
no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They
immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a
civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing
at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later,
they had to move…
The smile is familiar, as is the stance.
In what would prove to be his final portrait, Prince Philip is
caught for eternity staring at his viewer as he prepares to walk
one of the many corridors of Windsor Castle, seat of the royal
dynasty which became his life. And at the…
The Royal Family is marking the first
anniversary of the death of Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh
died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. His
death was announced, with great sorrow, by The Queen soon
afterwards. Tributes continue to pour in for…
They are a very special set of paintings
that arrived in England in mysterious circumstances and which were
only accessible to the guests of one of the richest and most
powerful men in Europe for years. Now, they are at the heart of a
new exhibition of Spanish art which has brought Queen Letizia to
England. ‘Jacob and his Twelve Sons’ were painted by Francisco de
Zurburan, famed for his…
