When Sophie Rhys Jones married Prince
Edward on June 19th 1999 at St. George’s Chapel, she carried a
bouquet with more than a hint of the past about it. The couple who
starred in the last big Windsor wedding of the 20th century had
gone for something of a medieval theme in the look of their big day
and the flowers carried by the bride fitted right in. From the
pageboys and bridesmaids in…
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20thcentury…
On 27 May 1937, just a few days before
Wallis Simpson and the former King Edward VIII were due to be
married, a letter arrived from King George VI with “not very good
news.” Edward then learned that while Wallis would become Duchess
of Windsor upon marriage, she…
The Principality of Liechtenstein is one
of the least known countries in Europe. Located between Austria and
Switzerland, this micro-state has an area of roughly 62 square
miles and a population of about 39,000. A mostly mountainous
country, the principality is one of two doubly landlocked countries
in the world (the other being Uzbekistan), meaning it has no access
to a coastline and is…
Queen Elizabeth II is undoubtedly the
most famous monarch in the world and one of the most photographed
women of all time. Along with The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of
Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Queen is
instantly recognisable the world over. Much…
It was the first royal wedding of a new
reign but one filled with poignancy. Princess Christina, fourth
sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married in June 1974, just eighteen
months after the death of her mother, Princess Sybilla. Her wedding
also began a hat trick of regal…
Royal Ascot: A history of the Royal Meeting which acts as the highlight of The Queen's summer
15th June 2021
Royal Ascot is a highlight of the royal
calendar, and every June, thousands of people including the Royal
Family head to the races. It is one of the oldest traditions for
the royals, and has carried on throughout the global health crisis.
In 2020, the meeting was held without any spectators. For this
year’s event, up to 12,000 guests will be allowed to attend each
day, as Royal Ascot is taking…
As Prince Nicolas of Sweden celebrates
his sixth birthday on June 15th, let’s take a moment to
learn more about the young royal. Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf, Duke
of Ångermanland, is the eldest grandson of King Carl XVI
Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. His…
King Philippe of the Belgians will hold
an audience with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, in
Brussels on June 15th 2021. The meeting will happen in the context
of two global summits taking place in Brussels on the 14th and 15th
of June: a NATO summit and a…
English novelist Philippa Gregory has
been made a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Other Boleyn
Girl author was given the honour for her services to literature and
charity. Gregory has been a long-time fundraiser for charitable
projects in The Gambia, the smallest country within the mainland of
Africa. Through her work, she’s helped to build nearly 200 wells
for rural…