Features

The queen's daughter who disappeared without trace - a Tudor mystery that remains unsolved

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 about. The baby, a little girl, was immediately taken off to a nursery decked in scarlet and gold where a string of attendants…
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Sweden

The royal reason that Sweden celebrates National Day

The flags have been raised, the palace doors have been thrown open and the royal family of Sweden have joined celebrations across the country to mark National Day. June 6th is filled with traditions that put the Swedish royals at the heart of national life but many of them are relatively modern creations. However, the focus of the 2023 National Day is a reminder that this celebration is all…
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British Royals

Princess Eugenie announces birth of second child

Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have welcomed a second son – and they took almost a week to announce their happy news. Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank arrived on May 30th 2023 with his proud parents confirming the addition to their family on June 5th 2023. The baby boy, who weighed 7lbs 1 oz, joins big brother August, who has just turned two. Princess Eugenie…
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Features

The historic royal dress called the most important of the 20th century

It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that Queen Elizabeth II wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. This was arguably the most important commission of Sir…
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