It’s easy to read something into anything
but the choice of dress by the Countess of Wessex for the first
State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III raised an
interesting question. The Countess chose a gown in a shade of deep
green – a hue that we learned, just a few short months ago, is
known in royal circles as ‘Edinburgh green’. The colour got its
name from its…
The Mancini sisters are famous for their
connections to the French court, thanks to the work of their uncle,
Cardinal Jules Mazarin. This is the first post in the series about
the seven Mazarinettes. This post will explore the brief life of
Laura Mancini, Duchess of…
It was a wedding that made royal history
and brought cheer to a nation still recovering from the Second
World War. When Elizabeth, then heir to the British throne, married
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, hundreds of thousands turned out to
celebrate with them. Royalty from around…
The ultimate floral symbol of love that starred in Queen Elizabeth II's royal wedding bouquet
20th November 2022
Royal weddings tend to have a lot in
common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with
brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and
grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of
bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be observed while
protocols are dug out and dusted down as the familiar pattern of
this family celebration turned into a…
It was the beginning of a royal chapter
which would make history time and time again. Seventy five years
ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married at
Westminster Abbey. It’s the first anniversary of that moment since
both died. On November 20th…
The simple present Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave to their wedding guests
20th November 2022
It’s 75 years since the royal wedding
that built the modern House of Windsor. On November 20th 1947, at
Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip in a
ceremony that would lead to one of the most successful royal unions
in history. And in the run up to…
After the wedding of Princess Elizabeth
and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at 11:30 am in Westminster Abbey
on 20 November 1947, the bridal gifts given to Princess Elizabeth
were exhibited at St James’s Palace, numbering over 2,500. Like the
gifts, Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress, designed by the leading
British couturier, Sir Norman Hartnell, was also put on display. It
had been made up…
On the morning of Thursday, 20 November
1947, thousands lined the streets of London along the processional
route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey; crowds
thronged down the Mall, pressing against the Palace gates. Millions
listened to the radio broadcast that…
It’s seventy five years exactly since the
Dukedom of Edinburgh was given to a young bride groom about to
embark on a marriage that would change the House of Windsor
forever. Thanks to Prince Philip, the title became one of the best
known in the world but it has a long…
All of Edinburgh's duchesses - from a forgotten princess to a truly historic Monarch
19th November 2022
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of
the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74
years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be
Duke of Edinburgh but the four women who have been the city’s
duchess are all famous names in royal history. The Hanover’s
missing queen The first Duchess of Edinburgh is one of Britain’s
missing queens.
