Features

The emerald ring that sealed the royal romance which changed the Monarchy forever

By
31st May 2024
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…
Read more
Royal News

King Charles all smiles during first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the year

By
9th May 2024
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…
Read more
Features

The diamonds worn by Diana, Princess of Wales on her wedding day

By
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…
Read more
Queen Elizabeth II

A piece of history sees an evocative reimagination of Queen Elizabeth to summarise her record breaking reign

By
25th April 2024
Summing up the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II is hard but a brand new sculpture aims to provide a lasting reminder of Her Late Majesty. A seven-foot bronze statue depicting the late monarch as a young woman was unveiled outside the local library on what would be her 98th birthday. The statue by Hywel Brân Pratley reimagines a young queen in her ceremonial robes with the George IV Diadem…
Read more