For centuries, the royal story has been told through portraits. From the carefully worked likenesses in the earliest manuscripts to the famous paintings that created the concept of king and queen through to the modern age when image is caught on camera, the regal tale relies heavily on visuals.
In recent weeks, a new portrait of the Duke of Kent has been taken. It’s the work of top photographer…
The House of Windsor's May Babies
2nd May 2019
May has already got plenty of royal history going for it. That said, you can never have too much of a good thing and now the merriest month will give the House of Windsor even more cause for celebration as Baby Sussex prepares to make their debut. It’s a matter of days…
Luxembourg’s postal service will make its own tribute to Grand Duke Jean on the day of his funeral. On May 4th 2019 it will use a special stamp for letters passing through its office in central Luxembourg city. They will bear the image of Jean who died last month at…
She said she had ”fallen in love with their mission” and now Princess Eugenie has shown the importance she places on a charity working with patients who, like her, have undergone spinal treatment. The princess is now the patron of Horatio’s Garden, an organisation bringing accessible green spaces to spinal treatment centres.
Eugenie announced her latest patronage on her Instagram…
It was the rural idyll where they entertained some of the most famous names of the 20th century and now the one time weekend retreat of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is on the market.
Le Moulin de la Tuilerie became a royal residence in 1952 when Edward and Wallis bought…
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, won’t attend the State Banquet held in honour of Donald Trump when the US President visits the UK this June. The Labour leader revealed he has turned down an invitation to the event citing President Trump’s use of …
Did the White Queen die of plague?
25th April 2019
Her story is amongst the most controversial of all the Queens of England and now a new twist has appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An expert at the National Archives in London has 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 century…
He joined the regiment in the darkest days of World War Two and, as one of its officers, fought in some of that conflict’s most decisive battles. Now the Irish Guards have paid their own tribute to Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg following his death on April 23rd 2019.
New TV show puts spotlight on ancient royal role
25th April 2019
A new TV series about Prince Charles is set to air in the UK. ITV has commissioned programmes focusing on his life as Duke of Cornwall.
The shows are being made to mark Charles’ 50th year as a working Duke of Cornwall. The title traditionally passes to the eldest son of a…
'Her Royal Majesty'; a new style for the Queen as President Trump's State Visit is confirmed
23rd April 2019
It’s not the title we’re used to seeing in front of Elizabeth II’s name. As the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump would make a State Visit to the UK, the statement announcing the trip said he would make it following an invitation from ‘Her Royal Majesty’ the Queen.
The addition of an even more regal aspect to the Monarch’s title immediately drew comment with some…