As 2012 draws to a close, we can all take
a look back at what has been a fantastic year for the Royal Family.
We’ve celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, the announcement of a Royal
Baby, sent members of The Firm to ‘represent’ for us overseas, and
heartily sung ‘God Save the Queen’ countless times. We’ve lined the
streets of London and The Mall in order to catch a glimpse of
Royal…
Royal myths – in light of various
articles on our site pointing to different myths that surprising
amount of people believe, we thought we’d compile our top ten royal
myths that are commonly believed plus an explanation of the truth
behind it. 1. “The Queen…
MP John Hemming is to propose new
legislation to the House Of Commons soon about the naming of wives
of Kings. Currently, wives of Kings are ‘Queen Consorts’, allowing
them the use of the title ‘Queen’. However, the reverse is not true
and husbands of…
As the new year is approaching why not to
salute it with one of the drinks favoured by members of the Royal
Family instead of the usual champers? Royals are often seen sipping
from glasses of champagne (Pol Roger or Moet & Chandon, both
holders of a Royal warrant) or other fine wines in official
occasions such as luncheons and state dinners but which are their
truly favourite cocktails and…
Without doubt, one of the most
anticipated arrivals of 2013 is the impending Royal Baby. The
reason that this baby is more anticipated than previous royal
babies is two-fold. For one, it is a child of The Duchess Of
Cambridge, one of the most popular members of the modern…
It was announced today that The Duke and
Duchess Of Cambridge are to spend Christmas day at the Middletons’,
rather than with the Royal Family at Sandringham House. “Prince
William and his pregnant wife will celebrate Christmas at
Catherine’s family home in…
The Australian Republican debate has
recently been reignited, but thanks to HRH The Prince of Wales and
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall’s recent visit to Australia and the
Royal Baby announcement, the Monarch is now more popular than ever
down under. I want to explore why I believe the Monarchy is the
best thing for Australia. In my books, ‘Australia’ and ‘Republic’
just don’t mix. I…
Her Majesty The Queen offered her
condolences to the United States Of America on Friday in response
to the mass shooting at a school in Newtown, Connecticut in a
special message to The President. To President Obama I have been
deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the…
Buckingham Palace is well known for being
the home of the British Monarch and some of his/her immediate
family. But few know the history of this grand and sumptuous
building; here is our guide to Buckingham Palace and its history.
Buckingham Palace began life not as a Palace…
No Christmas day would be complete
without the Queen’s Message, broadcasted to the whole Commonwealth
of Nations and which has become as traditional as the decorated fir
and the filled stocking. Many times and from disparate soureces it
has been underlined how the British Monarchy represents and assures
a fundamental sense of continuity: the Royal Christmas Broadcast is
probably the epitome…
