In the early autumn days of 1537,
King Henry VIII was celebrating as his court welcomed a prince. His
longed for son and heir, Edward, had been born on October 12th at
Hampton Court Palace to widespread rejoicing. Preparations
were in full swing for an elaborate christening and bonfires
were being lit around the little boy’s future kingdom. But
while the parties started, in a corner of…
Towns and cities across the UK are
hosting beer festivals inspired by Oktoberfest, the famous
celebration that usually takes over Munich as autumn arrives. The
main German event was cancelled in 2021 for the second year in a
row, because of the pandemic. But while thousands…
It’s not been the easiest of weeks for
the House of Windsor. There was a lot of debate after it was
confirmed The Queen had spent a night in hospital just hours after
doctors had advised her to rest. It wasn’t just the Monarch’s
health that got people…
Japan's Princess Mako celebrates 30th birthday - her last as a royal
23rd October 2021
Japan’s Princess Mako celebrates her 30th
birthday today – her last birthday as a member of the Imperial
Family. In a few days’ time, the Princess will renounce her titles
and place in the Imperial Family as she marries her commoner
boyfriend. She was born as the eldest granddaughter of then Emperor
Akihito and Empress Michiko on 23 October 1991 at the Imperial
Household…
The majority of us were born in Queen
Elizabeth II’s reign and she is the only Monarch we have ever
known. She has become such a steady figure in our lives that it is
quite hard to picture life without Britain’s longest-reigning
monarch. At 95 years of age, it is perhaps…
Buckingham Palace accused of subterfuge after flying the Royal Standard at Windsor Castle when The Queen was in hospital
22nd October 2021
Buckingham Palace has been accused of
subterfuge and deceit with commentators claiming that they tried to
‘cover-up’ the fact The Queen was hospitalised this week. On
Wednesday morning, it was announced that The Queen had cancelled a
visit to Northern Ireland…
The Queen has turned down the honour of
being named ”Oldie of the Year”, declaring that age is a state of
mind. As her daughter in law, the Duchess of Cornwall, handed out
the annual prizes honouring members of the older generation, it was
revealed that Her Majesty had declined the top award at the
ceremony. Earlier this year, the magazine had written to The Queen
asking if she…
Southend-on-Sea has the longest reigning
Monarch in British history to thank for its move to city status.
The Queen has agreed to elevate the iconic seaside resort in honour
of Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who had long
campaigned for it to become a city. Sir…
BREAKING: The Queen to grant Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to killed MP Sir David Amess
18th October 2021
The Queen has agreed to grant
Southend-on-Sea with city status in tribute to the constituency’s
long-serving MP, Sir Davis Amess. Announcing the news in the House
of Commons chamber, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he had
spoken to Her Majesty, and that she has…
Madame Tussauds in Blackpool has launched
a new wax figure of Her Majesty The Queen, and unlike any other
figure in their collection, it is accompanied by a unique aroma
experience. To make visitors’ special meeting with ‘Her Majesty’
more immersive, there is a special fragrance in the air based on
flowers that are important to the Queen and her history. A The
scent is…
