He was the monarch who had to fight for a
throne but then relied on a mistress for advice with a queen who
arrived at court to find another holding power. And in the middle
of their marriage was a woman with ambition, brains and no sense of
self control. Our special read brings to life a mesmerising moment
in royal history. Charles II, the Merry Monarch, had several
different mistresses.
How Queen Elizabeth II's Ladies-in-Waiting said an emotional goodbye to their mistress and friend
14th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II made her final
journey to Westminster Hall in September 2022, a familiar group of
women stood waiting in silent tribute. Dressed in black, heads
bowed, they were not just royal aides or ceremonial figures. They
were the Queen’s Ladies-in-Waiting…
It sounds like the plot of a historical
drama rather than a modern monarchy concern: a reigning monarch
dies suddenly, leaving behind a pregnant consort and a kingdom
unsure of who the next sovereign will be. Yet this precise scenario
has long been anticipated within the…
It’s puzzled historians for centuries but
now one of the pressing questions hanging over one of the most
famous royal artefacts in the world has an answer. And it sheds a
new light on the reign of the king it celebrates, William the
Conqueror. The conquest that gave him a throne and a place in royal
legend was commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. It tells the story
of his decision to invade…
Canada, Bosnia, and Beyond: What Sophie’s 2025 Royal Tour Calendar Says About the Future of the Monarchy
12th August 2025
While the royal spotlight often drifts
toward palace drama or the headline-grabbing antics of its more
outspoken members, a quiet revolution is underway within the House
of Windsor – and its architect is not a king, a prince, or a future
queen. It’s Sophie…
All praise the Duchess of Edinburgh - a royal who doesn't need a Netflix deal to stay relevant
12th August 2025
While some royals have dominated
headlines with drama or disappeared into the background entirely,
one woman has been quietly redefining what modern royal duty should
look like – and finally, she’s getting the recognition she
deserves. Step forward the Duchess…
Kensington Palace is now known as a
quieter royal residence where members of the extended royal family
live away from prying eyes. However, it was at the heart of both
the Stuart and the Hanoverian dynasties. A royal retreat for
a king and queen In 1605, Sir George Coppin began building a
two-storey mansion in the Jacobean style in the village of
Kensington where he lived with his family.
The lone remaining part of what was once Europe's largest palace
11th August 2025
Banqueting House is now a popular event
location in the heart of Whitehall, with London Fashion Week shows
frequently using the space. However, the seventeenth century relic
has had many lives. Banqueting House is the only surviving part of
Whitehall Palace, once…
Some of the glittering items used at the
Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are currently on show
in London. Visitors to The King’s Gallery can see the gold mantle
worn by the King and the glorious dress used by his consort in the
exhibition The Edwardians: Age…
The Princess Royal is celebrating her
75th birthday this August, a major milestone for everyone. She has
long been recognised as one of the hardest working royals in the
family and has quietly become a favourite with the public. And as
such, she has several memorable quotes! Known to get down to
business in both her professional and private lives, she once
explained her direct approach to…
