The King’s brother, Andrew, has given up
his title and honours in a shock move. In a statement, the second
son of Queen Elizabeth II said he would ”no longer use my title or
the honours which have been conferred upon me.” It means he is no
longer known as the Duke of York. That is one of the oldest royal
titles and has, for centuries, been conferred on the second son of…
This forgotten queen is about to be rediscovered and she's a lot more royal than her king
17th October 2025
The Bayeux Tapestry is making its way to
England for the first time in almost 1,000 years and that means
we’ll all be talking a lot about Matilda, England’s first queen
consort. And that’s because soon after the tapestry was created, a
story began that…
This was the most eventful coronation in history but it probably got left out of a very famous piece of art
16th October 2025
When the Bayeux Tapestry comes to England
for the first time in almost 1,000 years, it will contain a cliff
hanger. For the famous work of art is almost just as famous for its
missing ending. Historians have long speculated that the final part
most likely contained a…
The Bayeux Tapestry is on its way to England: this is why I think it's the perfect way to tell history to a new audience
15th October 2025
In just under a year’s time, London will
be the setting for one of the most famous pieces of royal history
of all. The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of how William
the Conqueror won the throne of England at Hastings and changed the
country forever, will go on show at the British Museum in the
autumn of 2026. It’s the first time it will ever have been
displayed in England.
The Duke of Kent's 90th birthday celebrations revealed and there's a special link with his much loved parents
12th October 2025
The Duke of Kent kept his 90th birthday
rather discreetly but details of his low key celebrations have been
revealed, days after they finished. Prince Edward, who’s been a
front line member of the Royal Family for over seven decades,
enjoyed a special event for his…
The tragic diamond brooch that has been passed down to four queens
11th October 2025
Queen Victoria’s jewel collection grew
large during her reign, and many pieces are in both the Crown’s
collection and the Monarch’s personal collection. She commissioned
one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, one that has a
tragic backstory. Queen…
The Dutch Royal Family has a fairly
impressive collection in their jewellery vaults, including a number
of historic tiaras. However, one of their more modern tiaras
remains a versatile favourite, Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure
Tiara. Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure is not a true parure or
set- the tiara, two necklaces, earrings, and brooch were not made
as a set but rather are…
The Duke of Kent is the holder of an
incredible royal record that’s unlikely to be broken and which
began with deep sadness. Prince Edward, who turns 90 today, has
been a royal duke longer than any other person. Edward, who is a
cousin of King Charles, became Duke…
Queen Camilla wishes an eternity of 'impossibly handsome men' for her friend, Dame Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88
6th October 2025
The Queen has wished for an eternity of
‘impossibly handsome men’ for her friend, Dame Jilly Cooper, who
has died at the age of 88. In a very personal and fulsome tribute
to the best selling author, Queen Camilla said she hoped her
”hereafter”…
Luxembourg's royals get ahead of history as they switch up their website before throne is handed over
3rd October 2025
The royal family of Luxembourg got ahead
of history as the country’s throne changed hands. Grand Duke Henri
abdicated in favour of his eldest son, Guillaume, at 10am on
October 3 2025. However, at least five minutes before he signed the
document marking the end of his reign, the modern chronicle of his
royal dynasty had moved on. The official webpage of the Grand Ducal
Court placed…
