In the early autumn days of 1537, King Henry VIII was celebrating as his court welcomed a prince. His longed for son and heir, Edward, had been born on October 12th at Hampton Court Palace to widespread rejoicing.  Preparations were in full swing for an elaborate christening and bonfires were being lit around the little boy’s future kingdom.  But while the parties started, in a corner of…
Towns and cities across the UK are hosting beer festivals inspired by Oktoberfest, the famous celebration that usually takes over Munich as autumn arrives. The main German event was cancelled in 2021 for the second year in a row, because of the pandemic. But while thousands…
It’s not been the easiest of weeks for the House of Windsor. There was a lot of debate after it was confirmed The Queen had spent a night in hospital just hours after doctors had advised her to rest. It wasn’t just the Monarch’s health that got people…
Japan's Princess Mako celebrates 30th birthday - her last as a royal
23rd October 2021
Japan’s Princess Mako celebrates her 30th birthday today – her last birthday as a member of the Imperial Family. In a few days’ time, the Princess will renounce her titles and place in the Imperial Family as she marries her commoner boyfriend.
She was born as the eldest granddaughter of then Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on 23 October 1991 at the Imperial Household…
The majority of us were born in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and she is the only Monarch we have ever known. She has become such a steady figure in our lives that it is quite hard to picture life without Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. At 95 years of age, it is perhaps…
Buckingham Palace accused of subterfuge after flying the Royal Standard at Windsor Castle when The Queen was in hospital
22nd October 2021
Buckingham Palace has been accused of subterfuge and deceit with commentators claiming that they tried to ‘cover-up’ the fact The Queen was hospitalised this week.
On Wednesday morning, it was announced that The Queen had cancelled a visit to Northern Ireland…
The Queen declares 'you're as old as you feel' as she turns down award
19th October 2021
The Queen has turned down the honour of being named ”Oldie of the Year”, declaring that age is a state of mind.
As her daughter in law, the Duchess of Cornwall, handed out the annual prizes honouring members of the older generation, it was revealed that Her Majesty had declined the top award at the ceremony.
Earlier this year, the magazine had written to The Queen asking if she…
Southend-on-Sea has the longest reigning Monarch in British history to thank for its move to city status. The Queen has agreed to elevate the iconic seaside resort in honour of Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who had long campaigned for it to become a city. Sir…
BREAKING: The Queen to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to killed MP Sir David Amess
18th October 2021
The Queen has agreed to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to the constituency’s long-serving MP, Sir Davis Amess.
Announcing the news in the House of Commons chamber, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he had spoken to Her Majesty, and that she has…
Madame Tussauds in Blackpool has launched a new wax figure of Her Majesty The Queen, and unlike any other figure in their collection, it is accompanied by a unique aroma experience.
To make visitors’ special meeting with ‘Her Majesty’ more immersive, there is a special fragrance in the air based on flowers that are important to the Queen and her history. A
The scent is…
