The decision of The Princess of Wales to
attend Trooping the Colour was revealed to political parties in the
UK ahead of the official announcement. As the UK is in the midst of
a General Election campaign, with voters heading to the ballot box
on July 4th 2024, royal officials let politicians know before the
public. Both Number 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office were
told that The…
The Princess of Wales will be at Trooping
the Colour, her first public appearance since revealing she is
being treated for cancer. The announcement came as a new photo of
The Princess was published. In it, Catherine is seen in the woods
at Windsor. The portrait was…
King Charles has presented the Irish
Guards with new colours ahead of Trooping. The regiment will be
parading their colour in front of The King on his official birthday
at the special ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London. With just
days to go until the parade , No…
If ever a wedding dress summed up a royal bride, it was the gown worn by Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh
12th June 2024
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20thcentury and it saw in a new era with style.
Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but
it had an air of…
The tragic empress, the princess bride and a priceless tiara that became a symbol of royal romance
12th June 2024
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any
royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation
as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known
as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen
Silvia…
King Charles and Queen Camilla hear D Day reflections from veterans on eve of anniversary
5th June 2024
The King and Queen welcomed veterans to
Buckingham Palace to hear their reflections ahead of the 80th
anniversary of D-Day. Their Majesties spoke to four soldiers about
the landings and listened to their experiences in a moving meeting
that came just days before tens of…
The first bank notes to feature the image
of King Charles III have entered circulation. The notes join
existing money already in use that features the image of his
mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles III is the first king to have
his image on bank notes in the UK. The Monarch’s portrait was only
added to paper money in 1960 with Elizabeth II becoming the first
to be seen on…
We’re used to seeing royal brides with
white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty
cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to
perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark.
Here’s a rainbow of…
The Emperor of Japan will end his State
Visit to the UK with a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. As
the three day trip by Emperor Naruhito comes to an end, on June
27th 2024, he will travel to St. George’s Chapel where he will lay
a wreath on Her Late…
King Charles and Queen Camilla to host State Visit from Japan - despite election campaign
4th June 2024
The Emperor and Empress of Japan will
make a State Visit to Japan at the end of June despite the ongoing
general election campaign. State Visit put in question by politics
The State Visit had been announced earlier this year but was put in
doubt when Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, called a surprise ballot.
Senior politicians often play a leading role in such visits and it
was unclear how the…
