A tiara that began as a wedding present from devoted parents to a daughter about to marry a king’s son got a new chapter in its royal history after decades of being hidden behind palace doors.
The Princess of Wales chose the Strathmore Rose tiara for the State Banquet given in honour of the President of South Korea at Buckingham Palace in November 2023.
It was the first time that the…
Mysterious Mary, the queen's daughter who disappeared without trace
12th August 2024
Within the walls of one of England’s most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England’s most intriguing mysteries. The birth had been much anticipated and much talked…
Tom Cruise took a leaf from the book of Queen Elizabeth II and brought parachutes to the Olympics.
In a scene that brought back memories of London 2012, the superstar actor helped close the 2024 Games by jumping from a plane.
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We didn’t have that one on the 2024 bingo card. The unexpected king of Olympic corrs, Snoop Dog, ended his epic Paris 2024 adventures by teaming up with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The rapper joined the future king and queen in a video tribute to Team GB, shared as the Olympics came to an end.
Snoop Dogg has loved every moment of the Games where he’s been a spectator as…
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are almost over but with just hours to go until the closing ceremony, two royals have made a late bid for best Games appearance.
King Harald and Queen Sonja, both 87, have shared how they have been following every moment of Norway’s…
She lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen Mum…
He is one of the 20th century’s most famous fashion designers who became involved in a fairytale royal wedding through loyal links to a proud patron. Cristobal Balenciaga, who was born on January 21st 1895, created the regal gown worn by Queen Fabiola of the Belgians on the day she said yes to a king and a crown. And the fairytale ending began with her granny.
Balenciaga’s links…
It was created by a very creative prince during a family drama and this tiara has seen plenty of changes thanks to the right royal row surrounding it. Many of the stones that were originally included in it have been changed and yet it remains a sparkling example of beautiful…
It’s one of the oldest churches in Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in almost 1,000 years.
The…
This is one royal wedding bouquet you’re not going to miss. When the Princess Royal’s only daughter, Zara, married Mike Tindall in Edinburgh on July 30th 2011, her flowers made a striking impression. For, unusually among royal brides, Zara included a splash of colour among the blooms she carried.
This wasn’t just any old burst of brightness. The bride’s bouquet included thistles, a…
