On an August day, over 500 years ago, Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, was promised in marriage to the French king, Louis XII. She would wed him several months later. The spectacular ceremony in Abbeville in Northern France transformed Mary into the Queen of France. No other English princess held that title after her. In fact, only one other daughter of a King of England had…
Wimbledon’s Most Human Moment: How The Duchess Of Kent's Compassion Comforted A Broken Champion
4th July 2025
Wimbledon has always been about more than just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition, and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on…
The King appeared visibly moved as he took part in a special service to dedicate a new memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to see a new stone commemorating the late Monarch.
The tribute, set…
First big change for a new ruler announced as countdown to abdication begins in Luxembourg
1st July 2025
The next Grand Duke of Luxembourg has revealed the monogram that will be used throughout his reign.
Prince Guillaume will become ruler of the tiny country in October when his father, Grand Duke Henri, abdicates in his favour.
With just three months to go until the big day, the monogram that will be the official symbol of the new Grand Duke. It will be used on a wide range of items including…
While Royal Ascot largely defines royal fashion moments in June, Wimbledon ushers in a new royal dress code for July! What can we expect to see in the royal box?
The Wimbledon Championships take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club each…
King Charles will take part in an ancient ceremony as he arrives in Scotland for a week of special events.
The Monarch usually spends a week in Scotland at the start of summer with Charles III arriving for this year on July 1.
His Majesty will be joined by Queen…
The tiara that is said to have given a princess such a bad headache she had to leave a state event
27th June 2025
It’s made of diamonds and pearls and is meant to represent a sunburst. But this tiara was such a surprise to its first wearer that she was reported to need a lie down after wearing it for the first time.
The tiara in question is a pearl and diamond diadem belonging to the Japanese Imperial family. Empress Masako has several stunning tiaras that she can wear for formal events. However, she…
It was a royal wedding with a recycled gown worn by a woman who gave up her royal status for love. When Princess Desiree of Sweden got married, she left her HRH status at the altar to be with the man she loved. And she did it in a wedding dress already worn by her…
In the grand pantheon of monarchs, some reign for decades, while others leave behind legacies of war, reform, or scandal. But one child monarch is remembered not for what he did – but for what was done to him.Â
That monarch is Edward V, and to this day, his fate…
King George IV died on 26 June 1830, bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as much as it had intrigued.
Although George defined a period that remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was unpopular and he spent the last years of his life in poor health.Â
The eldest son of King George III and Queen Charlotte, while Prince Regent, George became the…
