British Royals

A new year and new overseas visits for the Royal Family

As we transition into a new year, the Royal Family is transitioning into a new diary of engagements and royal tours. While some members of the family have their plans announced, there will be a number of engagements and tours kept under wraps until the last minute because of security concerns. We do know King Charles and Queen Camilla will be traveling to Canada in May. It follows criticism…
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British Royals

The tiny jewel with a huge history that was vital for the Coronation

England has held coronations for hundreds of years and despite the country’s vast history, one might be surprised to learn that the oldest part of the Crown Jewels, is a spoon. The silver-gilt spoon is first recorded in 1349 as being preserved among St Edward’s Regalia in Westminster Abbey. At this date in time, the spoon is described as already in its “antique forme.&#8221…
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Features

What will the Royal Family eat for Christmas dinner?

Every year, the Royal Family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might be a bit more fancy than…
Royal Christmas

A medieval royal Christmas

Every Christmas, we expect the Royal Family to go to Sandringham for their annual Christmas Day church service and later, hear a speech from the Monarch. While that is the tradition in the 21st century, the days of the Royal Family celebrating Christmas in a big way date…
Reviews

Review: 'A Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown' by Anne Glenconner

When I saw a post about “Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown” by Anne Glenconner, I was immediately intrigued. It’s not often you hear from the people who worked behind palace walls. I was excited to learn more about the personal moments Anne had with members of the royal family but, the book, you could say was worth the waiting. The book begins…
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Features

The queen who was far from amused by an old Christmas tradition

The traditions of a royal Christmas have developed over the centuries and the celebrations of past monarchs seem as strange to us today as our own festivities might seem to them. The royal Christmas has taken many shapes over the centuries – here we look at some of the most intriguing regal celebrations. [getty src=”1003422478″ width=”594″ height=”389&#8243…
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