It is one of the most unusual and
historic royal wedding dresses of the 20th century and it’s being
seen in all its glory for the first time, almost a century after it
was worn. When Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott married Prince
Henry, Duke of Gloucester on November 6th 1935, she did so in a
very unusual royal wedding dress. For Alice, about to become a
royal duchess, had no intention…
A never before seen photo of four royal
babies born within weeks of one another is one of the star
attractions in a brand new exhibition about to open in London.
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography starts at The King’s
Gallery at Buckingham Palace on May 17th and…
The sparkling tiara that became a symbol of an historic queen gets a brand new chapter in its 200 year story
15th May 2024
Queen Mary has worn one of the most
important tiaras in the Danish royal collection for the first time.
For the State Banquet held in Oslo at the start of her State Visit
to Norway, the Danish queen chose the Pearl Poire tiara, a
glittering creation with a regal…
Luxembourg’s Princess Alexandra has given
birth to a baby girl and the new baby has a very royal name. Little
Victoire was born in Paris on May 14th 2024. Her name is the French
version of Victoria. Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory,
announced they were expecting their first baby earlier this year.
They married in April 2023. The new baby is ninth in line to the
Grand Ducal…
The butterfly that hovers as a symbol of change in the historic portrait of Charles III
14th May 2024
The King has unveiled a brand new
portrait of himself and it’s filled with symbolism as well as
history. Charles III revealed the painting at Buckingham Palace
alongside the artist, Jonathan Yeo. Queen Camilla was also present
for the unveiling. Place in the history…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden got the
Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 under way in a regal start to this
year’s contest after a day of controversy. The heir to Sweden’s
throne was seen walking through the corridors of Stockholm’s Royal
Palace as…
The Queen of Denmark was given a big hug
to welcome her at the start of an historic event by a friend who
also has her own place in royal history. As Queen Mary stepped
ashore in Sweden at the start of the first State Visit since her
husband took the Danish throne, the future monarch of Sweden
curtsied to her visitor then cuddled her. The Crown Princess of
Sweden welcomes Queen Mary of…
Pasties and a promise to return: the Duke of Cornwall enjoys the sunshine on the Scilly Isles
11th May 2024
The Duke of Cornwall piled up the pasties
on a visit to the Scilly Isles and promised those he met he’d be
back with his family. Important visit for Prince William Prince
William was visiting the islands officially for the first time as
Duke of Cornwall although…
The Duke of Kent and his younger brother,
Prince Michael of Kent, have made a rare joint appearance at a
special commemoration for the life of one of Britain’s most famous
racing drivers. The brothers were at at a service of thanksgiving
at Westminster Abbey in…
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps
one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the
question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December
11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he
was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson.
But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?
New questions…
