King George IV died on 26 June 1830,
bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as
much as it had intrigued. Although George defined a period that
remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was
unpopular and he spent the last years of his life in poor
health. The eldest son of King George III and Queen
Charlotte, while Prince Regent, George became the…
As the final strains of “God Save the
King” faded from Royal Ascot on Saturday, and the last pair of high
heels teetered out of the Royal Enclosure, I decided to travel 340
miles north… to another racecourse, this time Hexham! While Royal
Ascot dazzles the world…
Royal Ascot has long been known for royal
fashion and jewel sightings. And for Ladies’ Day 2025, the Royal
Family did not disappoint. Queen Camilla chose a light grey
day dress and white hat for Royal Ascot on Ladies Day. It provided
the perfect base for one of the…
King William IV, known as the Sailor
King, inherited the throne when his elder brother, George IV, died
in 1830 with no surviving heirs. Although William had no legitimate
children of his own, he still did everything he could to help the
young woman he wanted to take the throne do it in her own way. For
William IV’s heir was Princess Victoria of Kent and there was a big
barrier between her and…
The King and Queen made a triumphant
entry to Royal Ascot, embracing the history and pomp of one of the
Royal Family’s most beloved traditions. Queen Camilla put a
spotlight on family tradition by wearing some of the oldest stones
in the Royal Family’s…
The royal family of Sweden do like a
royal wedding in June. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
married in the month as did all three of their children while three
of the king’s four sisters were June brides, too. And all of them
had something else in common, too. For…
More than 300 years may have passed since
Queen Anne first laid eyes on a patch of Berkshire heathland and
declared it ideal for “horses to gallop at full stretch”, but her
vision still sets the pace at Royal Ascot today. In 1711, during a
carriage ride from Windsor Castle, Queen Anne identified a stretch
of open land perfect for the sport of kings. Just a few months
later, the first race…
He was the man who wore the Crown of two
countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to
succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of
England and while his reign began the process of unifying two
kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and…
For the Princess of Wales, 2024 was a
year of uncertainty, absence, and above all else private courage –
with the future queen enduring a battle with cancer. Now, more than
a year after her treatment for the illness began, we are starting
to see the return of the old…
How the Princess of Wales surprised everyone with her latest Trooping the Colour appearance
15th June 2025
The Princess of Wales made a major change
in her approach to Trooping the Colour this year with a surprising
style choice. For many of her Trooping appearances, the Princess of
Wales has turned to beloved fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Founded by the late Alexander McQueen in 1992, the firm is known
for its impeccable tailoring and precise silhouettes. The
favourite designers of the…
