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…
