There are a number of events in English royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life and would be questioned for decades.
James II was not an overly popular monarch; he was Roman Catholic (and was married to a Roman Catholic), attempted to…
The mystery of the Flora Hastings scandal - a controversy that swirled Queen Victoria's reign
29th May 2021
Today, we’re looking at a royal history mystery involving Queen Victoria and a controversy that swirled early in her reign. What was the Flora Hastings Scandal?
A Royal Destiny
Queen Victoria was poised for the throne from birth. By the time her uncle, William IV…
This week, Prince William has been in Scotland fulfilling his role as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. So what exactly does that mean?
The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is an appointment…
To spend an afternoon among queens and kings is a rare thing but having emerged from the new exhibition on royal power at the National Maritime Museum, that’s pretty much how I felt. ‘Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits’ is a journey through five hundred years of regal images that brings centuries of history alive in a very modern way.
The focus of this new display…
Why are William and Catherine known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland?
27th May 2021
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a bumper visit to Scotland, many of our readers have been asking why we have been referring to the couple as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in recent days.
When Prince William was made Duke of Cambridge on the day he married…
Queen Letizia hears about impact of pandemic on female business leaders
27th May 2021
Queen Letizia has attended a meeting of one of Spain’s leading organisations representing women business leaders and entrepreneurs.
The Spanish Federation of Executive, Professional and Business Women (known as FEDEPE) has just marked the 30th anniversary of its…
In recent years, it’s become something of a go to wedding reception venue for a whole new generation of royals. Frogmore House, settled in the rolling green of the Windsor Castle estate, has seen celebrations following the marriages of several of the Queen’s grandchildren including Peter Philips and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex while Lady Gabriella Windsor also held her wedding party…
Since the arrival of the children of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, questions about their titles have arisen. And those debates could continue after their mother confirmed that how they are styled is still open to changes.
When Edward and Sophie married, it was…
The Queen’s official home in Northern Ireland, Hillsborough Castle, is getting ready to welcome visitors back inside. The home also serves as the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and a guest house for prominent international visitors.
For the…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently in the middle of a whirlwind tour of Scotland to thank those who have been working on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic and to highlight groups working in environmentalism, mental health and wellness, and homelessness. Known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, the couple are making their first official trip to the Orkney…
