”Around the Tomb of theUnknown Warrior
were arranged spring flowers symbolic of remembrance, including
sprigs of rosemary, bay for virtue, bluebells and forget-me-nots
for constancy of love, daffodils for chivalry, cowslips, and lilac
for memories of youth.” These words, inscribed on the Coronation
Roll of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, recall one of the most…
The King has received the Coronation
Roll, the traditional record of the moment he was crowned King
Charles was presented with the handwritten manuscript at Buckingham
Palace, almost a year to the day since the Coronation. For over 700
years, monarchs have been given…
It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring
with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular
pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines
are all rather striking. And as the gem is the birthstone for May,
now seems a good time to…
Princess Charlotte is celebrating her
ninth birthday and her proud mum has taken a brand new photo to
mark the occasion. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared the
image of their daughter with thanks for the birthday wishes sent
her way. In a post on their X and Instagram, William and Catherine
said ‘’Happy Birthday Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the
kind messages…
It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward
VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line
taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another
intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the
moment that changed…
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is
part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war
in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the
decision of Queen Camilla to wear it on day one of her historic
State Visit to Kenya in…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
released a never before seen photo from their wedding as they
celebrated their anniversary. The black and white photo was shared
as William and Catherine marked 13 years of marriage. The image was
released with the simple message…
The King is set to return to public
duties after several months away because of treatment for cancer.
His Majesty stopped public facing engagements in February after he
was diagnosed with cancer. His medical team advised limiting his
diary to private engagements and…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host
the Emperor and Empress of Japan on a State Visit in early summer.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make their long awaited
visit at some point in June. They will stay at Buckingham Palace
with Their Majesties for the visit. It’s one of the first big
events confirmed for King Charles as he begins a return to public
duties following…
