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…
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold
20th April 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer
than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never
allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became
heir to the throne, on the…
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 long life and rule
reflected the changes of a whole world. This is how the royal story
was told in the last hours before…
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…
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 prepared to marry the
heir to one of the oldest kingdoms in the world. And they gave us
one of the all time best royal…
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…
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 although Buckingham Palace had
never made a formal announcement about the arrival of a third
grandchild for King George V and…
