The Queen is now at Sandringham where she
will spend the 70th anniversary of her reign. Her Majesty arrived
at Wood Farm on the Norfolk estate on January 23rd 2022, exactly
two weeks before her Platinum Jubilee day. The Queen traditionally
spends the anniversary of her accession at Sandringham. It is the
place her father, King George VI, died, sometime in the early hours
of February 6th…
Princess Birgitta of Sweden was born on
19 January 1937 as the second child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of
Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Her
elder sister is Princess Margaretha (born 1934), and her younger
siblings are Princess Désirée (born…
Will Platinum Jubilee year produce a new generation of Elizabeths?
18th January 2022
It was one of the most used baby names of
the 20th century but fell from favour as a new millennium dawned.
However, interest in the Platinum Jubilee has led to claims that a
whole new generation of Elizabeths are about to make their dedbuts.
New research from a leading…
On January 18th 1919, the ringing of a
telephone in Buckingham Palace signalled a tragedy for the Royal
Family. The call brought news of the death of Prince John, youngest
son of King George V and Queen Mary, who had passed away in his
sleep at the age of 13. John had been epileptic for most of his
short life and had died following a massive seizure. He was buried
soon afterwards, his grave…
Artist who created modern image of The Queen to be celebrated in London Exhibition
18th January 2022
Mary Gillick, who modelled The Queen’s
head for coins in 1953, will take centre stage in a unique display
at the British Museum this summer. In-room 3 of the Asahi Shimbun
Displays, the exhibition will feature the life and work of sculptor
Mary Gillick (1881-1965)…
It was a quiet country house, described
by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given
as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger
on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the
birthplace of one of…
One of the most interesting – and
controversial – members of the British Royal Family has always been
tied to royalty. We’re taking a look at the early life of Princess
Michael of Kent, an accomplished author, interior designer, mother,
grandmother, and wife to The Queen’s first cousin. The future
princess was born Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz on 15
January 1945…
Sometimes we gloss over the men and women
who were in the background, making decisions and participating in
some rather wicked behaviour. The following are just a few who made
the cut of those who behaved poorly in English history. Queen
Isabella of France and Roger…
Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at
the life of Denmark’s colourful queen. Born Margrethe Alexandrine
Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of
Crown Prince Frederik and…
The Royal Family washes its hands of Prince Andrew saying he is a "private citizen" and can no longer use HRH title
13th January 2022
Buckingham Palace released an
extraordinary statement on Thursday evening in which it completely
washed its hands of the Duke of York, saying he was a “private
citizen.” The 42-word bulletin settled the contentious issue of
Prince Andrew’s status within the family, with it being confirmed
that The Queen has removed the 61-year-old of his HRH status. He
has also lost his…
