If one wanted to be cheeky, one could say this royal love story began with a match. Well, it did when Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II, met Sophie Rhys-Jones at a tennis event in 1993. She represented firms across the UK, Switzerland, and Australia before she opened her own agency in 1996, giving herself a busy life for one that would change the moment she and Edward said…
The love story that changed royal history: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
16th February 2024
On 20 November 1947,Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh tied the knot at London’s Westminster Abbey. Their marriage would last more than 70 years until Philip’s passing in 2021.Â
Elizabeth and Philip shared a royal history with both being…
While it’s happily ever after for King Charles and Queen Camilla, it was a long road to get to that point.
In the summer of 1970, the two reportedly met during a polo match at Great Windsor Park. The two shared a love of polo and the same sense of humor as Camilla…
The royal romance of one of Britain's best loved kings and most popular queens
13th February 2024
It’s not every day one gets to marry a prince. But for Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother,) it was a real-life fairytale.
King George VI, formerly known as Prince Albert, Duke of York was the second son of King George V. When his father became king, he became second in line to the throne behind his brother, Edward, Prince of Wales. It is…
The good luck gift turned into one of the most famous pieces of modern royal jewellery
5th February 2024
Queen Camilla gave a brand new chapters to one of the most famous tiaras in the Royal Family’s collection in 2023 when she wore it for the State Banquet in honour of the President of South Korea.
Her Majesty chose the very modern ruby tiara which was created in the…
The tiara left by a princess to her young godson to give to his future bride
22nd January 2024
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…
As we transition into a new year, the Royal Family is transitioning into a new diary of engagements and royal tours.
While some members of the family have their plans announced, there will be a number of engagements and tours kept under wraps until the last minute because of security concerns. We do know King Charles and Queen Camilla will be traveling to Canada in May. It follows criticism…
Following a deadly New Year’s Day 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan, King Charles sent a letter of condolence to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito.
In a letter to the Emperor, The King and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened to hear of the…
The good luck gift turned into one of the most famous pieces of modern royal jewellery
29th December 2023
Queen Camilla gave a brand new chapters to one of the most famous tiaras in the Royal Family’s collection in 2023 when she wore it for the State Banquet in honour of the President of South Korea.
Her Majesty chose the very modern ruby tiara which was created in the…
The tiny jewel with a huge history that was vital for the Coronation
29th December 2023
England has held coronations for hundreds of years and despite the country’s vast history, one might be surprised to learn that the oldest part of the Crown Jewels, is a spoon.
The silver-gilt spoon is first recorded in 1349 as being preserved among St Edward’s Regalia in Westminster Abbey. At this date in time, the spoon is described as already in its “antique forme.”…
