It’s the 100th anniversary of the birth
of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British
history. But her story began in a most unlikely place and anyone
hoping to visit might find themselves slightly bemused. Not all
kings and queens are born in castles. The tale of the longest
reigning Monarch in British history began in a London townhouse. To
be precise, No 17, Bruton…
On the centenary of the birth of Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about Britain's most historic Queen
21st April 2026
The longest reigning Monarch in British
history was born 100 years ago today. Queen Elizabeth II arrived on
April 21 1926 in London, third in line to the throne. Her epic
reign began on February 6 1952 and ended on September 8 2022. And
in between, she made history and…
One hundred years ago today, April 20,
was the last day before history. In the early hours of April 21
1926, a little girl was born in London. She would grow up to become
the longest reigning Monarch in British history, a Queen who
changed royalty and a country and whose…
These are the historic royal tiaras Queen Camilla can't wear during her State Visit to the USA
13th April 2026
With just weeks to go until King Charles
and Queen Camilla are set to head to the US for a State Visit,
final preparations are being made. The trip is expected to include
a State Banquet, the only moment during the trip that The Queen
could wear a tiara. However, two historic jewels are already out of
the reckoning and one has symbolic ties to the UK’s relationship
with President Donald…
There’s a huge royal celebration with a
stand out guest list and now the guessing game is under way for who
else might be heading to the palace party of the year. At the end
of April 2026, the King of Sweden is marking a major birthday and
is gathering crowned heads…
Queen Mary and her father, John Donaldson, gave us one of the best royal wedding photos of all and now is the time to remember it
12th April 2026
Queen Mary of Denmark and her father,
Professor John Donaldson, shared many things but among them is a
moment of history. For on May 14 2004, John Dalgleish Donaldson
walked with his youngest daughter, Mary Elizabeth, through one of
the most famous churches in Europe as she…
Red, white and blue at the centre of historic display of Queen Elizabeth II's jewels in London
10th April 2026
Three of the most famous tiaras worn by
Queen Elizabeth II in her lifetime are now on show in London and
they add a very personal touch to the exhibition charting her life
through her style. For the diadems include the one worn at her
wedding and two that she helped design and which are now only to be
used by queens. And the trio are made up of red, white and blue.
First chance in twenty years…
In April 1926, the papers were filled
with royal news as the countdown to the arrival of a new prince or
princess entered its final stages. The Duke and Duchess of York,
who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were
expecting their first child. The much…
In April 1926, all royal news was looking
forward to one event and one event only and it would change
history. Papers and magazines were filled with stories of the Royal
Family, especially the Duke and Duchess of York who were expecting
their first child imminently. And…
Queen Camilla made some symbolic
statements with her Easter Sunday outfit pick this year and among
the most striking was the brooch she wore as she joined the Royal
Family at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor for the morning service.
The Queen added a favourite diamond jewel to the bright red coat
she chose for the Easter Day event and it seems to have a
particular meaning for her, given its…
