Queen Camilla set the tone for her
historic State Visit to the United States with a nod to history. As
well as choosing an emblematic and rarely seen gem that was given
to Queen Elizabeth II by the US, she also reflected the State Visit
wardrobe choices of the last British consort to visit Washington,
Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother, as
consort, was known for…
Tradition and modernity: the wedding dress designer of the Princess of Wales revealed her true intentions for her most famous look
28th April 2026
The Alexander McQueen brand is renowned
for pushing the limits of fashion, but when Kate Middleton stepped
out of the Rolls Royce Phantom VI in front of Westminster Abbey on
the morning of her wedding on 29 April 2011, the Alexander McQueen
dress she wore was classic and…
The symbolic meaning of the beautiful lace on the wedding dress of the Princess of Wales
27th April 2026
The 2011 wedding dress of the Princess of
Wales is one of the most celebrated royal wedding dresses of modern
history. When she emerged from that Rolls-Royce Phantom with her
father, to walk into Westminster Abbey, the world immediately
rushed to find any information…
Royal history has often been checked,
revealed and even challenged through one simple document, the
marriage certificate. For centuries, the record of a regal wedding
has been a prized document, pored over as a source of significance.
And now, one record can claim its own special place in royal
history. The marriage certificate of Princess Beatrice is now the
last of its kind. When Beatrice wed…
This royal wedding cake weighed more than the average person and it's still being eaten today
26th April 2026
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…
The Princess of Wales pays a very personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and it links her to royal history
21st April 2026
The Princess of Wales paid a very
personal tribute at the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II with her
choice of outfit and it wasn’t just her jewellery that did the
talking. While Kate’s three strand pearl necklace was instantly
recognisable as a nod to the late Monarch…
It’s the 100th anniversary of the birth
of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British
history. But her story began in a most unlikely place and anyone
hoping to visit might find themselves slightly bemused. Not all
kings and queens are born in castles. The tale of the longest
reigning Monarch in British history began in a London townhouse. To
be precise, No 17, Bruton Street…
On the centenary of the birth of Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about Britain's most historic Queen
21st April 2026
The longest reigning Monarch in British
history was born 100 years ago today. Queen Elizabeth II arrived on
April 21 1926 in London, third in line to the throne. Her epic
reign began on February 6 1952 and ended on September 8 2022. And
in between, she made history and…
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest monarchs in history but there are three royal titles she was never allowed to hold
20th April 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
important monarchs in British history but despite ruling longer
than anyone else, there were three very famous titles she was never
allowed to hold. And all because she was a woman. When she became
heir to the throne, on the…
One hundred years ago today, April 20,
was the last day before history. In the early hours of April 21
1926, a little girl was born in London. She would grow up to become
the longest reigning Monarch in British history, a Queen who
changed royalty and a country and whose long life and rule
reflected the changes of a whole world. This is how the royal story
was told in the last hours before…
