More than 300 years may have passed since
Queen Anne first laid eyes on a patch of Berkshire heathland and
declared it ideal for “horses to gallop at full stretch”, but her
vision still sets the pace at Royal Ascot today. In 1711, during a
carriage ride from Windsor Castle, Queen Anne identified a stretch
of open land perfect for the sport of kings. Just a few months
later, the first race…
He was the man who wore the Crown of two
countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to
succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of
England and while his reign began the process of unifying two
kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and…
For the Princess of Wales, 2024 was a
year of uncertainty, absence, and above all else private courage –
with the future queen enduring a battle with cancer. Now, more than
a year after her treatment for the illness began, we are starting
to see the return of the…
How the Princess of Wales surprised everyone with her latest Trooping the Colour appearance
15th June 2025
The Princess of Wales made a major change
in her approach to Trooping the Colour this year with a surprising
style choice. For many of her Trooping appearances, the Princess of
Wales has turned to beloved fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Founded by the late Alexander McQueen in 1992, the firm is known
for its impeccable tailoring and precise silhouettes. The
favourite designers of the…
George, Charlotte and Louis made a touching gesture to King Charles at Trooping - at Catherine's command
14th June 2025
King Charles received a very touching
nod, quite literally, at Trooping the Colour from Prince George,
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. And it was their mum, the
Princess of Wales, who made sure the youngsters got the sweet
tribute right. As the Ascot Landau…
The Duchess of Edinburgh wears a poignant shade of green: Edinburgh Green
14th June 2025
While most of the royal women wore shades
of cream and green, the Duchess of Edinburgh sported a particularly
poignant shade of green at Saturday’s Trooping the Colour:
Edinburgh Green. The Duchess of Edinburgh’s particular colour
choice has dual meaning because…
Queen Camilla wears Queen Elizabeth II's 16th birthday gift at Trooping the Colour
14th June 2025
Queen Camilla’s added a touching tribute
to Queen Elizabeth II to her outfit at Saturday’s Trooping the
Colour. The Queen, who serves as Regimental Colonel of the
Grenadier Guards, wore her late mother-in-law’s Grenadier Guards
brooch, which had been gifted to the then-Princess Elizabeth on her
16th birthday in 1942. The Grenadier Guards brooch features the
cypher of King George VI…
Ascot Landaus and Barouches - the significance of the carriages used at Trooping The Colour
14th June 2025
The annual Trooping The Colour parade is
taking place at Horse Guards to mark the official birthday of the
Sovereign. Some members of The Royal Family are attending the event
on horse back, with the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal and Duke of
Edinburgh processing down The…
While a knighthood from King Charles for
Sir David Beckham has kept everyone talking, the inclusion of the
former England football captain on the King’s Birthday Honours List
is just one of the reasons this list has shown how important sport
is to national life.
Penny Mordaunt has been been made a dame
in that major royal event, the King’s Birthday Honours, in
recognition for her services to politics. Dame Penny was the first
woman to be Lord President of the Privy Council and, as such, she
famously carried the Sword of State at the Coronation in May 2023.
However, before that, an even more symbolic moment had put her name
in the history books. For…
