As we mark the 10th wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, many will look back on the Duchess’s Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton gown that she wore in Westminster Abbey. While it is the most famous gown of the day, the Duchess wore a second wedding gown for her evening reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Prince of Wales.
Catherine changed into an ivory satin…
The Duke of Cambridge certainly stood out on his wedding day, wearing the Irish Guards Mounted Officer’s uniform in honour of his then-new honorary appointment as Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Now, 10 years later, let’s explore his uniform in depth.
The Queen…
On Thursday, 28 April 2011, hours ahead of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, guests and royals gathered for a pre-wedding gala dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson. The event was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in…
Much like many other areas in her life, the Queen’s wardrobe is quite regimented. We know what to expect from Her Majesty’s fashion. Many royal commentators have speculated on different style “rules” that members of the Royal Family must follow, but none of these have been confirmed. In any case, there are a few standards in Her Majesty’s wardrobe that we see carry throughout.
The…
Upon ascending the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II not only became the monarch of the United Kingdom but also became head of the Commonwealth. Originally, this included seven independent states – the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa…
Having married into the Royal Family in 1999, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex has spent the years supporting The Queen and supporting several organisations specifically, focusing on charities that support people with disabilities and the prevention of blindness in developing…
The 8th of March marks Commonwealth Day, the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Often held on the second Monday in March, the day is celebrated with an Anglican service at Westminster Abbey. Normally in attendance is Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, and other seniors royals. The Queen delivers an address which is broadcast throughout the world, and while the day is…
The second oldest child and the only daughter of Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal has played an active part in the Commonwealth over the years. She also holds several titles within the Commonwealth including, the 1990 Extra Companion of the…
Since her marriage to The Prince of Wales in 2005, the Duchess of Cornwall has participated in a number of Commonwealth Day services. For Commonwealth Day 2021, the Duchess sat down with BBC for A Celebration for Commonwealth Day, a programme honouring The Queen’s…
Since her engagement to Prince Harry in 2017, the now Duchess of Sussex has made a frequent appearance at the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Her appearances have marked several noteworthy moments in her and the Duke’s life as senior working royals and personal lives.
With the coronavirus cancelling this year’s service and the Duchess no longer a senior…
