Many know Prince William and Catherine as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William immediately assumed the traditional title of an heir to the throne of England and became Duke of Cornwall. For the first day following the accession of King…
The good luck gift which turned into one of the most famous pieces of royal jewellery
30th October 2023
The Royal Family has many notable pieces of jewellery in its collection and rubies feature heavily.
Considered one of the traditional cardinal gems along with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond, the ruby is known as the birthstone for July. The word…
The royal mistress accused of being a witch
26th October 2023
Elizabeth “Jane” Shore (née Lambert) was one of the many mistresses of King Edward IV of England. Jane would go on to become one of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the realm. Known as the witty mistress of the king, she would come to be known as a…
The story of England's First Queen: Matilda of Flanders
22nd October 2023
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 Adela of France. The Flanders were of strategic importance to most of Europe and England as they served as a “stepping…
How a schoolgirl discovered that her granny was actually a Queen
22nd October 2023
How do you tell your children that their granny is one of the most important people in the world? The deep bond between Queen Elizabeth II and all her grandchildren was evident as they mourned her death in 2022. But before that, The Duchess of Edinburgh revealed how her…
All the tiaras worn by Queen Camilla
20th October 2023
Queen Camilla has just added a new chapter to the story of one of the most famous tiaras belonging to the Royal Family. She appeared in the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diadem, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s now one of several that Her Majesty has worn…
The dutiful duke: the life and service of the Duke of Kent
9th October 2023
For 70 years, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent has led a life of service to the crown. Edward, the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and the grandson of King George V will turn 88 this year. Ahead of his birthday, here is a look back at his seven decades of service.
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The Duke, who is also the first cousin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was born on 9 October 1935…
An ever changing tiara passed through generations
9th October 2023
Often when we see a tiara, we might see a few alternate versions of one. Perhaps, this one, the Honeysuckle Tiara is a bit more “colourful” than most when it comes to the styles in which it can be worn. At least, that’s how the Duchess of Gloucester makes…
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…
Scotland’s rugby team enjoyed royal support as they took on Ireland at the World Cup in France. The Princess Royal was on hand to see the team’s dreams of progressing in the tournament falter as they lost 36-14 to arguably the best side in the world right now.
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Princess Anne was seen in the stands spotting sunglasses at times and wearing her Doddie Weir…