How The English Monarchy Began
13th April 2013
There’s no doubt with us that the British
Monarchy is the most iconic and famous Monarchy in the world. Its
history, though, is just as iconic as its present. In this article,
we explain how England, and then Britain’s Monarchy came to begin
to in bite size…
Top 5 Most Beautiful Castles In Britain
12th April 2013
There is no doubt that Britain’s history
means it has some of the most fantastic residences in the world. We
have decided, in a break with ‘strictly royal’ content, we’d
provide you all with a list of 5 of the most beautiful castles in
England. Hope…
Why Princess Anne Is The Royal Family's Unsung Hero
9th April 2013
With all the fuss about the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge being made every time a new engagement is
announced, it’s worth reflecting sometimes that despite their
public appearance, and the media coverage of their appearances,
they are by no means the most active members of the Royal Family.
Indeed now, it is often the most active members who are overlooked.
Princess Anne has been performing…
British Reaction To Baroness Thatcher's Death
8th April 2013
Despite Thatcher’s controversial policies
and stance, Britain is in mourning for one of its most memorable
Prime Ministers. A Tweet from the British Monarchy’s Twitter
account said, Her Majesty The Queen The Queen “was sad to hear
the news of the death of…
Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013
8th April 2013
Along with Her Majesty and many
conservatives around the world, I am truly saddened at the passing
of Baroness Thatcher. But at the same time, I am forever grateful
that she lived and fought. She was my Prime Minister as I grew up
in the UK, and was a keen influence on my…
How The Netherlands Will Get Its New King
5th April 2013
On 30th April, Queen’s Day in the
Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will
officially abdicate from the throne and will be immediately
succeeded by her son and the Prince of Orange, Prince
Willem-Alexander. On the 29th April, at 8 o’clock in the evening,
local time, at the invitation of Her Majesty the Queen, with
members of the Royal Family and other royal and…
Prince Harry Appoints New Private Secretary
3rd April 2013
“His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales
has been pleased to appoint Mr Edward Lane Fox to the position of
Private Secretary,” the official press release read. Mr Lane Fox is
currently a Senior Associate with the global financial
communications firm, RLM…
Peeking Behind the Curtain at Buckingham Palace
2nd April 2013
Reading “Elizabeth The Queen” was my
first exposure to the writing talents of Sally Bedell Smith, but it
definitely will not be my last. This was one of the better
biographies I have read. It was emotional, informational, personal,
human, real, insightful and moving. It…
5 Things You Didn't Know About British Royal Funerals
31st March 2013
1. Planning Ahead Funerals for top
members of the Royal Family are already planned ahead. For many
years, the funerals for Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal
Highness The Duke of Edinburgh have been planned on the occasion
they should die. The Queen and the Duke have alway been involved in
laying out their own funeral plans. Her Majesty’s funeral plans are
codenamed ‘London…

