Greece is a democratic republic that
carefully balances a history that dates back to the 12th century BC
and a push for modernisation. But if we take a look back about 55
years, we would see a much different picture. Following the tragedy
that was World War II, Greece experienced a civil war that saw the
communists being banned and would ultimately lead to the 1967
military…
Victoria, Albert, Elizabeth and Philip to take their places in historic line up
18th November 2021
The Royal Albert Hall has commissioned
life-size sculptures of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, as
well as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as part of their 150th
anniversary celebrations. The Royal Albert Hall announced that the
new sculptures have been commissioned…
Faith and the future: royalty and religion remains an important issue
17th November 2021
For centuries, the relationship between a
monarch and religion was a vital part of royal life. Dynasties rose
and fall thanks to support or abandonment by clerics while kings
have been known to change churches and even set up their own in the
pursuit of stability for the…
The Prince of Wales will return from his
trip to the Middle East with bottles of water from the River
Jordan, gifted to him during his stay and with a rather special
place in the traditions of the House of Windsor. For royal babies
have been christened with water taken from the place where Jesus is
believed to have been baptised by John the Baptist for years. The
water, sterilised and sealed in…
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: an iconic royal jewel
17th November 2021
The Queen has numerous tiaras to choose
from for formal occasions. However, there are a few that she turns
to again and again. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is
one of those pieces, and even features in the first portraits taken
during her reign. Queen…
The Prince of Wales is bringing back
several bottles of water from the River Jordan from his visit to
the Middle East Prince Charles arrived in Jordan on November 16th
2021 for his first overseas tour since the pandemic and one of his
early stops on the trip was the spot…
Outfits worn by The Queen to mark her
Silver, Gold, and Diamond Jubilees will be on display at the Palace
of Holyroodhouse in Scotland next year, and one of The Queen’s most
iconic and divisive looks will feature prominently. The Platinum
Jubilee Display will display The Queen’s Silver Jubilee dress and
hat as part of the upcoming display. The bubble-gum pink dress was
designed by one of…
It has been described as the most
important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown
that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its
own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in
partnership by the Monarch, it has become one…
Majesty and image at the heart of new Platinum Jubilee exhibitions
15th November 2021
Three special exhibitions marking the
Platinum Jubilee of The Queen will be held at famous royal
residences in the summer of 2022. The displays at Buckingham
Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse will focus on major
milestones in the historic reign of Elizabeth II and put…
The Bavarian Royal Family had several
notable members, including King Ludwig II (The Swan King) and
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi. However, the Kingdom
of Bavaria had a relatively short lifespan. In 1805, Elector
Maximilian IV Joseph elevated Bavaria from an electorate to a
kingdom; he served as King of Bavaria from 1 January to 1 August
1806 when Bavaria seceded from the Holy…
