Some of the most famous royal residences
in Britain will welcome thousands of extra visitors this year and
all because of flowers. Hampton Court Palace and Sandringham are
set to attract huge crowds in the summer when they host major
garden shows. The Royal Horticultural Society has confirmed that
its popular Hampton Court Palace show will go ahead at the end of
June. And, for the first…
This poignant exhibition on Marie Antoinette is eye opening I'd put it on any royal history to do list for 2026
1st January 2026
Marie Antoinette remains one of most
popular, enigmatic and tragic queens in history and is currently in
focus at the Victoria Albert Museum. Marie Antoinette Style is the
first British exhibition on her and explores the life and legacy of
the French queen. While many people…
Nobody took fashion risks like Queen Máxima this year, but they all paid off!
31st December 2025
Queen Máxima’s style is always bright and
bold, and you can guarantee visual interest in almost everything
she wears. If Queen Mary is the style queen of 2025, Queen Máxima’s
is the year’s risk taker! Let’s take a look back at some of her
biggest fashion…
Top secret files reveal Queen Mother protocol error forced Downing Street into grovelling apology
30th December 2025
Whitehall was left red-faced after
Downing Street was compelled to issue an apology for a birthday
telegram sent to the Queen Mother that breached royal protocol,
according to newly released government papers. The documents,
opened at the National Archives in Kew, reveal that John Major’s
private office was contacted directly by the Queen Mother’s private
secretary after the greeting…
This princess has spent the past year serving up Grace Kelly cool and I'm here for it!
30th December 2025
Princess Charlene is high fashion in
every sense of the word, and this year we were spoiled with a tiara
appearance, a state visit, and so much Grace Kelly cool that it’s
almost impossible to narrow down all of the greatest hits. Here’s a
few of my favourite looks…
Just in time for the new year, the Royal
Collection Trust has announced another major exhibition to
accompany Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, with another
stylish queen on display. The Royal Collection Trust announced that
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance will…
The stars on the latest New Year's Honours including three hidden by little known real names
30th December 2025
There are some big stars on the latest
New Year’s Honours list including a trio whose identities escaped
immediate notice as they are being recognised under their own names
and they’re not the ones everyone knows them by. Meera Syal is made
a Dame for services to literature, drama and charity. She’s one of
Britain’s best known TV stars with leading roles in The Kumars at…
Future queen fashion: all of the best style moments from Europe's future queens
30th December 2025
The future queens of Europe are starting
to become more active in their royal duties, and this year I’m
looking back at a few of their fashion highlights as they step into
the spotlight! THE LADIES WHO STOLE THE SHOW IN LUXEMBOURG Princess
Amalia, Princess…
Revealed: The secrets behind how the King’s Christmas speech is recorded
24th December 2025
For many viewers, the Christmas broadcast
appears effortless: a monarch speaking directly to the nation,
words and presence perfectly framed. Behind the scenes, however,
each address is the result of meticulous planning, careful
choreography, and layered symbolism. King…
For decades, the Christmas broadcast has
been a ritual closely associated with the grandeur of royal
residences. Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Windsor Castle – these
have served as the familiar backdrops for the sovereign’s
reflections on faith, family and the nation. King Charles III,
however, is quietly redrawing that map. Since ascending the throne,
he has increasingly chosen sacred…
