Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies…
It’s become one of the cultural
highlights of autumn for millions around the world. The original
Oktoberfest in Munich might actually start in September but the
tenth month is now home to all kinds of carnivals inspired by the
German event. However, the royal story…
It has long been said that Windsor Castle
is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over
twenty-five reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. Claims
include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King
George III. These sightings happen so…
The Consort Conundrum - what would you call the King's husband or the Queen's wife?
31st October 2022
The debate about why Queen Camilla is
regularly called The Queen Consort rather than just The Queen opens
up another discussion. For in the past decade, the majority of
European nations that have monarchies have legislated for same sex
marriage. However, royal laws haven’t caught up. In the future, if
a king takes a husband or a queen takes a wife, what title will be
bestowed upon…
For several years, Prince Joachim of
Denmark lived at Schackenborg Castle with his family. However,
while it was a happy home for the younger son of Queen Margrethe
II, one thing worried him about his royal residence. The ghosts.
Prince Joachim told that he fears meeting…
She was the queen who gave Henry VIII the
son he so desired but Jane Seymour’s story had far from a happy
ending. The consort died just a few days after presenting the Tudor
monarch with his longed for male heir and is now said to haunt one
of the most famous royal…
It is one of the most prestigious roles
in the British military and now Buckingham Palace has announced
that the position of Captain General of the Royal Marines will be
held by King Charles III. His Majesty’s tenure was announced on
October 28th 2022, the 358th anniversary of the foundation of the
Royal Marines. King Charles spoke of his pride as he took on the
role, saying ”it…
Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress
of The Tower of London is steeped in history and has occupied a
major part in royal life since it was constructed by William the
Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. The Tower has been the backdrop
to royal life, beheadings, scandals…
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been an
official royal residence since the early 1500s. It’s currently the
official Scottish residence of The King. Located in the centre of
Edinburgh, it stands in all its grandeur at one end of the royal
mile, while Edinburgh Castle is…
The spooky stories told about one of the most romantic royal castles
27th October 2022
Glamis Castle is steeped in history.
Located in Angus, Scotland, it has been the seat to the Earls of
Strathmore and Kinghorne and home to the Lyon family since the 14th
century. An author you may have heard of, William Shakespeare, used
it as inspiration for “Mac, err, “the Scottish play.” 2020 has been
crazy enough, let’s play it safe and not tempt fate. Many of you
may know it as the…
