The Duchess of Gloucester has a jewellery collection to rival some of those held by royal dynasties in Europe. Some of her pieces come from Queen Mary thanks to the current duke’s mother and her mother-in-law, Princess Alice. But one tiara in particular has a different origin, coming from a lesser-known branch of Queen Victoria’s family tree. It’s known as the Cartier India…
After several royal horses were injured during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make progress in their recovery.
Three of the five horses injured are now back on duty and are likely to…
King Charles pays tribute to 'the greatest generation' during D-Day commemoration event
5th June 2024
King Charles III, alongside Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales, commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings at a ceremony in the English coastal city of Portsmouth.
During the event, the monarch gave a passionate speech about the heroes of D-Day, formally…
She was the woman who would change royal history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to marry the American divorcée in the Church of England at the time. The throne passed to his brother, Albert, who became King George VI. And Edward…
Every monarchy has to start somewhere. For England, the ”modern” monarchy started with William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders.
Matilda was born in 1031 into the House of Flanders. She was the only daughter of Count Baldwin V of Flanders and…
The Prince of Wales handed out honours to some of the biggest names in sport as he carried out an investiture at Windsor Castle.
Huge stars honoured
The prince honours to Lionesses star Mary Earps and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton as well as rugby great…
Back to royal duties, Charles was all smiles alongside Queen Camilla as they hosted the first Garden Party of the season at Buckingham Palace.
Long standing tradition
Thousands of guests were welcomed for the event which has been a longstanding tradition since the 1860s. The parties were first created as a way for the monarch to recognise community members for their public service.
King…
There was a surprise for primary school children in Islington as Queen Camilla opened a new Coronation Library. The opening comes just after the first anniversary of the day she was crowned alongside her husband, King Charles, at Westminster Abbey.
As His Majesty…
Royal Weddings by the Numbers: The Prince and Princess of Wales
29th April 2024
On 29 April 2024, it will be 13 years since the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot. Like many royal weddings, millions crossed the globe tuned in to watch the affair. A royal spectacle with numbers to match.
Over 60 million people tuned in to watch
Ahead…
The diamonds worn by Diana, Princess of Wales on her wedding day
27th April 2024
It was the most famous royal wedding of the 20th century and although there was far from a happy ending, it remains one of the major milestones of a modern royal dynasty.
On 29 July 1981, the world watched as Diana married Prince Charles at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. On her wedding day, Diana wore very little jewellery. However, the items she wore had a personal connection and they…