When people think of London, there are probably a few things that come to mind. From Big Ben to red phonebooths there are iconic images of the capital that everyone knows. But if there is any palace someone recognises, it’s likely Buckingham Palace.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building was a large town home built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on land that had been in…
Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognised buildings in the world and a symbol of the British Royal Family. If it wasn’t for Queen Victoria’s accession, the palace may have never become the principal royal residence as it did in 1837.
Queen Victoria was…
Anne Neville: Richard III's lost queen and Westminster Abbey
1st August 2023
Amidst the chronicle of lost tombs at Westminster Abbey is that of Queen Anne Neville, wife of King Richard III. Queen Anne’s invisibility in these terms underlines the purported neglect on behalf of Richard III; this lack of a memorial was rectified however when a bronze…
Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous.
Its founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his reward for a well-conducted campaign during the Napoleonic wars.
Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born in Pau, southern France, on the 26th of January 1763, the…
Monarchy is all about traditions and that includes naming conventions. Throughout the royal families of Europe there are common threads to be found for those who ascend to the throne.
Today, we’re looking at some of the most common regnal names.
Denmark
The…
The coronation of a monarch is marked with ceremony and celebration and, often, time in other parts of their new realm as they introduce themselves to their people. Karl Johan became King of Norway and Sweden 205 years ago but his time amongst those he was now to rule almost…
As Prince George celebrates his 10th birthday, we are looking at the six kings of Great Britain named George.
King George I ushered in a new dynasty after the death of the last Stuart monarch, Queen Anne, in 1714. Also the Elector of Hanover, George was chosen to take the throne as he was the most senior Protestant descendent of King James I of Great Britain. He did not have a consort after…
Many people are used to thinking about members of royal families as people with immense privilege and a life free from pain and suffering.
However, this was far from the truth for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Born Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus on 30 April…
This week a festival was held in Norfolk to celebrate the life of a Sikh king that lived at Elveden Hall near Thetford.
The Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023 marked the 130th anniversary of the death of By Capt. Goldingham of London. –
Singh was placed on…
The ultimate royal image maker to take starring role in new Buckingham Palace exhibition
5th July 2023
The Royal Collection Trust is staging a landmark exhibition this winter focusing on some of the most impressive portraits from the Tudor period. “Holbein at the Tudor Court” will showcase many of the surviving works from Tudor artist Hans Holbein.
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German-Swiss painter and woodcarver who originally trained under his father, Hans Holbein the Elder. He rose to…
