The Royal Family has a spectacular
jewellery collection that brings together many strands of history.
One of the most familiar sets also has one of the most interesting
stories and it goes back centuries. The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure
is an amethyst and diamond set that includes a necklace, a pair of
earrings, a pair of hair combs, and three brooches. The necklace is
a stand-out…
The Swedish Royal Family has a wide and
historic jewellery collection, one that is frequently shared
amongst the family. The Bernadotte Emerald Parure however, is one
of the oldest sets in the collection and one of the most
impressive. This parure includes a…
On VE Day in 1945 the Royal Family were at the heart of celebrations and for a very important reason
9th May 2025
On 8 May 1945, celebrations broke out for
Victory in Europe Day. Street parties took place across the country
as six long years of war were over. George VI and his family were
at the heart of VE Day, making several appearances as well as the
king making an historic…
The symbols of majesty on show in the Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
6th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
unveiled their Coronation State Portraits that are now on display
at the National Gallery. The paintings reveal the historic and
personal choices that they made in their wardrobe for the
Coronation. Created by artist Peter Kuhfeld, His Majesty’s
formal portrait includes several indications of his position as
Monarch. The Imperial State Crown, only worn at…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the
crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new
name. Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham
Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the
Coronation will now bear the name of…
The Danish Royal Family counts just one
emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that
features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. And now it has
another special chapter in its history as Queen Mary wore it for
her first official gala portrait since…
The last of the Edwardians has just
written her name in the record books. On May 1 2025, Ethel Caterham
was officially recognised as the oldest living person in the world.
Mrs Caterham, from Surrey, claimed the record at the age of 115 and
she had a very Edwardian answer when asked about the secret to her
long life. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph from her care home in
Lightwater, Mrs…
This is the delicious meal served at William and Catherine's wedding and there was a very sweet touch inspired by the bride
29th April 2025
Prince William and Catherine Middleton
married at Westminster Abbey with the eyes of the world on them
while huge crowds cheered the newlyweds for their Buckingham Palace
balcony appearance. Once that was done, it was time for a three
course wedding breakfast alongside…
Queen Mary of Denmark is a big fan of this royal woman who was banned from holding a top title
29th April 2025
For years, she was looked down upon by
society but now one royal wife is being turned into an icon by the
dynasty who wouldn’t let her be queen. A royal mistress turned much
loved wife has become the focus of a brand new exhibition in
Copenhagen with Queen Mary…
This royal wedding cake weighed more than the average human and is still being eaten today
29th April 2025
It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The
flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the
Prince and Princess of Wales on April 29th 2011 still makes its
presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what
seems like an almost metronomic regularity. But then there was
plenty to go round as this was a whopper of a cake. Standing eight
tiers tall and weighing in at over…
