The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement
ring may not have as much attention as The Princess of Wales’
engagement ring (once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales) but it is a
beautiful ring that was created by a favourite jeweller and with a
love message hidden in its stones. When Prince Edward announced his
engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones in January 1999, the engagement
ring was front and…
He was among the only people outside a
royal inner circle who knew the answer to a question everyone was
asking and on a chilly winter’s day he, briefly, became rather
famous for that very reason. And given that the person who shared
that secret with him was the always…
This is how Princess Anne's family life brought the royals into the 21st century
15th August 2025
Many royal women receive credit for
breathing new life into the institution of monarchy, each one of
them, so often described as ‘dragging it kicking and screaming’
into modern times, helping to change it slightly from the way they
experienced it growing up, and Princess…
When William Herschel discovered the
seventh planet from the Sun in 1781, it marked a historic moment in
astronomy. But what is less well known is that Uranus was almost
named Georgium Sidus – or “George’s Star” – in honour of King
George III, a gesture reflecting the royal patronage that supported
Herschel’s work. According to NASA, Herschel initially proposed
Georgium…
Sometimes we overlook the figures
operating behind the scenes – those who made key decisions and were
involved in some of the more questionable episodes in English
history. Here are a few notorious individuals who left their mark
for all the wrong reasons. Queen…
King George III is well known to history
– remembered as the monarch who lost the American colonies, the
father of a large family, and a man who struggled with mental
illness later in life. His early years are often recalled for his
devoted family life, especially his…
With King Charles III now firmly
established on the throne, attention is beginning to shift toward
the generations to come – and, inevitably, toward Prince George,
the second in line to the throne. While it is widely assumed he
will one day become King George VII, royal tradition suggests the
reality could be more nuanced. When a new monarch accedes, they are
entitled to choose their…
The Princess Royal is one of the most
dedicated members of the Royal Family, spending decades faithfully
supporting her mother and now her brother. However, she has also
quietly became a fashion icon for her majorly green approach to her
wardrobe. Princess Anne…
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…
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 – her most trusted confidantes
and, in many cases, her dearest friends. For decades, they had
moved quietly behind the…
