The Queen has returned to Scotland again
to attend the opening of the Scottish Parliament. As with the
opening of Parliament in Westminster, the crown jewels are
featured. However, instead of the crown jewels that we typically
see there, we now get to see the crown jewels of Scotland. The
crown jewels of Scotland are officially known as the Honours of
Scotland. The Honours were used in…
In four months’ time, The Queen will
reach the 70th anniversary of her reign, meaning the countdown to
the Platinum Jubilee is well and truly under way. The monarchical
milestone falls February 6th 2022 but the whole of the coming year
is set to be a celebration for…
The Queen is set to visit Wales for the
first time in five years in October. On the 14th, The Queen will
attend the opening ceremony of the sixth session of Senedd.
According to the Welsh Parliament website, Her Majesty will make a
speech in the Senedd’s chamber. In…
This month has seen a big increase in
royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array
of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When
Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid,
she opted for a dress first worn by her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia,
several decades ago. It’s not the first time Spain’s current
consort has…
Steady hands and calm nerves as for a cleaning job like no other at Windsor Castle
29th September 2021
Some of the most sparkling lights around
Windsor Castle have been given an autumn clean as parts of the
famous royal residence prepare to open to the public again. The
Semi-State Rooms at Windsor will welcome visitors from September
30th 2021 and, ahead of that, the…
A knitted version of Sandringham House
has raised a five figure sum for the National Health Service during
its summer display at The Queen’s Norfolk home. The woolen version
of the much loved royal residence has been on display at
Sandringham itself throughout the…
A historic pearl and diamond necklace
worn by a Swedish Queen will be going up for auction in Hong Kong
on 12 October. This 19th-century necklace, formally known as the
Leuchtenberg Necklace, is thought to be made by jeweller
Marie-Étienne Nitot, the founder of the House of Chaumet. Sotheby’s
describes the necklace as “composed of two strands of natural
pearls measuring from…
The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show
23rd September 2021
Energetic, caring and very much his own
man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One
documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways.
But what set this programme apart were the people telling the
story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly…
In a pre-recorded message, Queen Rania of
Jordan spoke to the international community at the World
Humanitarian Forum (WHF) in New York. The Queen spoke to assembled
UN officials, private sector executives, humanitarian activists,
thought leaders and heads of state via a…
Thousands of Prince Albert's Papers Online for the First Time
23rd September 2021
Prince Albert’s legacy can be seen across
the UK and across the Commonwealth. His name and likeness can be
found in museums, towns, and geographical features. He helped to
establish several different societies that still exist to this day.
The Royal Collection has made over 5,000 of Prince Albert’s papers
available on the Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy website.
Prince Albert…
