It’s been her home for most of her life
and the county where the littlest princess is spending her first
summer has really taken her to its heart. Norfolk has Cambridge
mania and it’s all thanks to baby Charlotte. The peaceful landscape
of Norfolk has been home to Princess Charlotte for most of her
early life Since her birth on May 2nd and arrival at Anmer Hall
soon afterwards, a whole…
Princess Charlotte's christening: a royal setting
2nd July 2015
It is better known as the back drop to
royal Christmas celebrations but a little church in Norfolk is
about to write another chapter in its long regal
history. St Mary Magadalene on the Sandringham Estate in
Norfolk, where Princess Charlotte will be christened on
Sunday…
Marching down The Mall: Changing the Guard
1st July 2015
Henry VII not only founded the Tudor
Dynasty in 1485, he also founded the concept of the Royal Body
Guard, and for the last 520 years elite soldiers have guarded the
King or Queen. He probably never envisaged the spectacle that now
draws the tourists to London. The ceremony…
Monarchy Monday: Presentation of Debutantes
29th June 2015
The presentation of debutantes to the
sovereign at court once marked the start of the social season. View
image | gettyimages.com From the time of Edward VII’s reign, court
presentations of young women from aristocratic families took place
to the monarch. The event was labeled as their “coming out” and the
ladies were known as debutantes- the court presentation
represented…
Monarchy Monday: How to receive a Royal Patronage
18th May 2015
Prince Harry, Patron of Sentebale,
speaking at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup. Running a charity
is a tiring, yet rewarding, process. The success on helping others
balances on how much awareness you can draw to your charity. One
way to achieve this is by getting the…
When fire devastates England’s treasures
12th May 2015
Some of the greatest insights of our
history are embedded in the stately homes that lay across the
country, full of stories that would put the saying “if these walls
could talk” to shame. Unfortunately, with older homes fire
safety doesn’t match that of…
Introducing the Town Crier Tony Appleton
2nd May 2015
As the birth of the new Royal Princess
was announced, the unofficial town crier of England, in full pomp
and splendour, made an appearance on the steps of the Lindo Wing.
On the steps he cried: “Oyez, Oyez! On this day the 2nd of May in
the year 2015, we welcome with humble duty, the second child of TRH
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess is fourth in line
to the throne. May the…
We are all familiar with the practices
that will take place once the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son
or daughter are born. Not only are there traditional celebrations,
but Commonwealth countries around the world will have their unique
way of celebrating the birth…
Getting to know our Neighbours: The Swedish Royal Family
9th April 2015
One of the more well known and oldest
Royal Families in Europe comes from Sweden. The current Swedish
Royal Family is made up of King Carl XVI Gustaf (b.1946), Queen
Silvia (1943), Crown Princess Victoria (1977), Prince Daniel
(1973), Princess Estelle (2012), Prince Carl…
Monarchy Monday: A review of the birth of Prince George
30th March 2015
Baby Cambridge number two is just around
the corner, and I am (as I am sure many, many others) are waiting
on pins and needles. There is something about a royal birth that
brings people together, not only in the United Kingdom but across
the globe. All across the Commonwealth nations people celebrated
the birth of the future King. However, that was almost two years
ago, so let’s review the…

