Tucked away in the quiet, wooded reaches
of Windsor Great Park, Fort Belvedere is an elegant 18th-century
folly with a place in British royal history far greater than its
modest footprint might suggest. While now largely hidden from
public view and shrouded in decades of quietude, the estate was
once the epicentre of a constitutional crisis that rocked the
monarchy – and now, it is once…
She was the queen known for her
unswerving devotion to her husband and whose love for him was so
strong that she remained in mourning for him for forty years after
his untimely death. However, a new book claimed that Victoria
actually formed another lasting romantic…
For a woman whose life unfolded in the
relentless glare of public scrutiny, Queen Elizabeth II learned to
find delight in life’s rare surprises. But as new details emerge,
it appears one such moment of joy was inadvertently thwarted – by a
journalist. In an…
Queen Victoria's relationship with her servant back in the spotlight as author claims they may have married secretly
26th July 2025
A new book claims that Queen Victoria may
have had a secret child with her Scottish servant, John Brown. The
book, Victoria’s Secret by Fern Riddell, looks at the relationship
between Victoria and her ghillie who was one of the most important
members of her household for twent years. The possibility is also
examined in an accompanying Channel 4 programme called Queen
Victoria: Secret…
He’s never chased the spotlight, rarely
makes the headlines, and is perhaps the most understated member of
The Royal Family. But in recent months, Prince Edward has
quietly become one of the monarchy’s most important figures – a
dependable presence in a period of…
They are the ultimate 70s style dresses
and they were made with majesty in mind. Now, they are part of
plans for one of the biggest royal style shows ever seen. Three
evening dresses made over 50 years ago for Queen Elizabeth II will
be among the hundreds of items on…
Beneath the pageantry of the British
monarchy, amidst the gilded thrones and crimson robes, there exists
a little-known figure whose title sounds as though it were plucked
from the pages of a Tudor drama: The King’s Remembrancer. Little
seen and rarely heard from, the King’s Remembrancer is the oldest
continual judicial officer in England and Wales, with roots
stretching back to 1154 and…
It’s the accessory everyone wants this
summer but it’s hard to come by. This year, everyone is looking for
labubu, the cute monster elves that have become a must have and
which are super popular as plushy key rings. However, they can be
hard to come by and…
Charles III and Felipe VI have a linked
history with roots in centuries past. The pair share several
bloodlines including ties to two of the most famous matchmakers in
royal history. Here are the different ways Charles III and Felipe
VI get to call each other cousins. The…
Princess Charlene is pretty in pink as she celebrates Prince Albert of Monaco's anniversary
20th July 2025
Princess Charlene of Monaco was pretty in
pink as she marked one of the biggest moments in her husband’s
reign. The Princess joined Albert II for spectacular celebrations
held as he reached 20 years as Sovereign of Monaco. For the event,
which saw big crowds gather to party with the Prince and Princess,
Charlene turned to Oscar de la Renta. The 47 year old chose a
striking pale pink…
