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 on the river where it is
believed that Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Following his
time there, in which he knelt by…
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…
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
spotlight on the image of majesty created throughout her time on
the throne. The Coronation is at the heart of the…
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…
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 scheduled to take place on Saturday, 13 November,
with members of the Royal Family in attendance, though The Queen
will miss it due…
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…
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. Palfreyman started his work in 1965
at Birkin’s in Long Eaton. At the time, the fresh out of school
student was on a…
