For more than 300 years, St James’s
Palace has been the setting for some of the most important moments
in royal history. Serving as the residence for monarchs of England
until the reign of Queen Victoria, today it is still the home of
several members of the Royal Family but primarily a working palace.
Located in Westminster, the palace was built by Henry VIII in 1531.
This makes it even…
The history of Clarence House, one of London's last remaining aristocratic townhouses
17th August 2023
On The Mall, next to St James’s Palace,
you’ll find an aristocratic townhome, Clarence House. It’s the
current residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and a home
that has housed many generations of the British royal family.
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When people think of London, there are
probably a few things that come to mind. From Big Ben to red
phonebooths there are iconic images of the capital that everyone
knows. But if there is any palace someone recognises, it’s likely
Buckingham Palace. Originally known…
For more than 500 years, the Palace of
Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace or Holyrood House, has
been the principal royal residence in Scotland. Its history takes
in some of the most famous of royal names like Mary, Queen of Scots
and now it serves as the residence of King Charles III when he is
in Scotland. The Palace was founded by David I as an Augustinian
monastery in 1128. As The…
When her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II
ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George
VI, her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother wasn’t far away to
help guide her daughter in her new role as monarch. The Queen
Mother moved into London’s…
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the
official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its
history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by
today’s generation of the royal family. King George V ruled from 6
May 1910 until his death in 1936.
Buckingham Palace is one of the most
recognised buildings in the world and a symbol of the British Royal
Family. If it wasn’t for Queen Victoria’s accession, the palace may
have never become the principal royal residence as it did in 1837.
Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside at the famous London
landmark. Her predecessor, William IV had died before the palace
was…
It’s 86 years since the one of the most
important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day
their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement
Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become
the longest…
Over fifty years ago, a shout from a
crowd prompted an unusual response from Queen Elizabeth II. During
a visit to Normandy in France, a voice cried ”Vive La Duchesse!”.
It wasn’t a case of mistaken identity, as Her Late Majesty herself
acknowledged. For…
August's birthstone and one of the most famous royal jewels in the world
1st August 2023
It’s just been seen up close by millions
around the world at the Coronation of King Charles III. And despite
its name, the Black Prince’s Ruby, this gem is actually a sparkling
example of the birthstone for August, Let’s say hello to the most
famous spinel in the world. Located on the front of the Imperial
State Crown, the stone is an irregular and large cabochon red
spinel…
