They’ve already helped win ‘The
Favourite’ some of the many awards that have come its way and now
you can see them up close and personal. A new exhibition of
costumes from the movie has opened at Kensington Palace. Outfits
from the film are on show in the Queen’s Gallery at the royal
residence. Designed by Oscar winner Sandy Powell, they’re
accompanied by wigs created by Nadia Stacey.
The Duchess of Sussex in final ten for TIME Person of the Year 2018
10th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has made the final
shortlist for the famous ‘TIME Person of the Year’ countdown. The
US magazine produces a special issue annually which recognises
the person who has “done most to influence the events of the
year”, and this…
She was the granddaughter of Queen
Victoria who gained a country’s love but ultimately saw its crown
exiled. Marie of Romania is among the most intriguing royals of the
early 20th century, and now a dramatic part of her life story is
being brought to the big screen in…
She’s had the run of queens regnant for
centuries, but Anne is finally getting her moment in the spotlight.
‘The Favourite’, the film telling the story of the court of the
last Stuart monarch, has been nominated for a host of Golden Globe
awards, the first major prizes of the US movie season. Olivia
Colman, who plays Queen Anne in the dark comedy, is up for the best
actress award in the…
King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía as Spain celebrates its constitution
6th December 2018
The King of Spain has led events marking
the 40th anniversary of his country’s constitution. And as Felipe
VI addressed the Spanish parliament to mark the occasion, he had
warm words for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía.
During his address to politicians…
Christmas spirit has taken over the
Queen’s official home in Scotland. The halls of Holyroodhouse
Palace in Edinburgh have been decked, the tree is trimmed, and the
royal residence is ready for its festive close-up. The Christmas
season at the palace, which has been…
The Duchess of Sussex gives a reading at special Christmas Service
5th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex read the
inspirational words of a celebrated poem as she joined Prince Harry
at a special carol service with very personal links for her
husband. For the first time, Meghan joined the Duke of Sussex at
the annual Christmas service held by the Henry van Straubenzee
Memorial Fund, set up to remember one of Harry’s closest friends.
Meghan read the poem ”Our Deepest…
You can’t escape from Brexit anywhere
these days. Fans of The Crown might have thought that season 3 of
the story of the House of Windsor under Elizabeth II would be a
safe haven from Euro talk, but they’re in for a shock. The third
instalment will include the moment…
‘The Favourite’, the film about Queen
Anne starring Olivia Colman, has won a record number of prizes at
the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). The movie focused on
the monarch’s powerful female friendships, picked up ten gongs at
the ceremony including ‘Best…
Ah yes, the talking hat. Any life is made
of moments, some poignant, some funny, some profound, some light.
Much has already been written of the political contributions of
George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America,
who has died at the age of 94. But among the moments that make up
his legacy is the time he helped turn the Queen into a talking hat.
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