In honour of first responders who died in
the line of duty, King Charles presented the first Elizabeth
Emblems. The emblems were given to the families of more than 30 men
and women at an awards ceremony at Windsor Castle. For some
families, the recognition is decades in the making. The award
features a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance,
and the inscription: “For A Life…
Hampton Court Palace celebrates Christmas with Tudor feasting and a Festive Fayre
9th December 2024
With the holiday season here, palaces and
tourist destinations are celebrating far and wide. And the ultimate
symbol of Tudor royalty, Hampton Court Palace, has its Festive
Fayre. The Fayre allows visitors to enjoy a food wonderland! There
will be a number of artisan food…
King Charles spoke during the Qatar State
Visit of the ongoing work to achieve an end to current conflicts.
The King made the pursuit of peace and resolution a central plank
of a speech that was a powerful part of what has been seen as a
highly successful State…
Diamonds and aquamarines glitter on an historic night at Buckingham Palace
5th December 2024
The last tiara night of 2024 for the
Royal Family brought a diamond debut and lots of aquamarines. The
State Banquet held for the Amir of Qatar is also the last such
event to be held at Buckingham Palace for several years as
restoration work means that future State Visits will be hosted at
Windsor Castle. And the Royal Family chose some historic gems for
this historic event. As Queen Camilla…
Inside the Royal Family's Christmas - what King Charles will have for his festive feast
3rd December 2024
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…
How Sandringham became the favourite home for Royal Family Christmas celebrations
1st December 2024
King Charles has continued a tradition
that was firmly set in stone during the last part of the reign of
Queen Elizabeth II: a Sandringham Christmas. For decades, the
royals have gathered at the Norfolk estate for their festive
celebrations and The King shows no sign of…
London’s oldest meat market which has
served the community for more than 900 years is set to close.
Smithfield has been one of the most famous trading spots in Britain
for centuries, given special status by a very famous medieval
monarch, but is now set to shut its doors. The closure comes after
the City of London Corporation decided not to go ahead with earlier
plans to relocate the famous…
When many think of American photographer
Annie Leibovitz, certain images may come to mind. They might be
images like the controversial one of a teen Miley Cyrus showing her
back,. But perhaps for many, the photo that springs to mind
features Queen Elizabeth II. Between the…
Duchess of Edinburgh takes on new patronage linked to late father-in-law, Prince Philip
27th November 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is adding a new
role to her resume as she becomes patron of Plan International UK.
The news was announced on UN Day for the Elimination of Violence
Against Women. The Duchess isn’t the first royal to become patron
of the organisation. Her late…
One is the most famous royal residence in
the world and the other is one of the oldest. And they are about to
do a swap. The £369m renovation to London’s Buckingham Palace means
that State Visits will be relocated – well for a few years, anyway.
According to reports, Windsor Castle is about to take over as the
main location for incoming State Visits. The Times, notes it will
become the…
