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 of the most
emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. And to mark her
Platinum Jubilee, it will be on show at Windsor…
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…
Anxieties rise as The Queen’s health takes another turn - but how worried should we be?
14th November 2021
The Queen has been forced to miss the
National Service of Remembrance at Whitehall for the first time in
years after suffering a sprained back. Buckingham Palace announced
that Her Majesty would no longer attend the event just hours before
it was due to go ahead. Her absence comes a month after doctors
first advised her to rest and has raised fresh concerns about The
Queen’s health. A…
The Festival of Remembrance is one of the
main events on the Royal Family’s calendar every November, a chance
to pay tribute to the soldiers who have served and sacrificed their
lives in service to Great Britain and the wider Commonwealth. This
year’s event is…
King Philippe pays tribute to war fallen in homage to Unknown Soldier
12th November 2021
Every year, on the 11th of November, the
world falls silent, as many nations observe Armistice day (or
veterans Day, or Remembrance Day, depending on the country), the
day on which the treaty that marked the end of World War I was
signed. King Philippe of the…
When you think of Asian monarchies,
Japan, Bhutan, and Thailand come to mind. However, Korea was once a
monarchy, as well. A united Korean Empire (before the Korean War
that led to the split into North and South Korea) existed from
October 1897 until Korea was annexed by Japan in August 1910.
Before that, the Joseon Dynasty reigned over Korea (under the Great
Joseon State) from July 1392 until…
Craft expert who helped make the Duchess of Cambrige's wedding dress retires
11th November 2021
A lace-maker who helped create one of the
most famous wedding dresses in the world is now retiring. Ian
Palfreyman, 72, from Sawley, Derbsyhire has worked as a twist hand
for nearly 57 years. A twist hand is someone who operates machines
that specialise in making lace.
As he turns 40, how is Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg preparing to become sovereign?
11th November 2021
On 18 December 2000, 19-year-old Prince
Guillaume got his moment in the spotlight when he got sworn in as
Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Since then, His Royal
Highness has been preparing for his duties as sovereign of the
small Grand Duchy in central…
On 19 October, the Grand Ducal Family of
Luxembourg will mark eight years since the civil marriage of
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume with Belgian-born Countess
Stéphanie de Lannoy. Their religious marriage took place the
following day. The couple, who announced their engagement on 26
April 2012, tied the knot at Luxembourg City Hall where the then
Mayor of Luxembourg City, Xavier Bettel…
