The tradition of myrtle being used in a
bridal bouquet is long established and largely European, although
its associations with marriage has its origins in both ancient
Greek mythology, as well as in Roman ritual, the myrtle being
“dear” to Venus, as it had once been…
We’ve just weeks, possibly days, to go
until Royal Baby Cambridge Number Three makes their debut. The
hospital is ready, the overnight bag is no doubt by the door at
Kensington Palace and as if we needed another indication that the
new fifth in line to the throne is about to arrive, the bookies
have their favourites for baby names. The top pick with them should
the Duke and Duchess of…
The Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster
Abbey is part of what is the oldest surviving medieval house in
London. Its history is significant, but the room itself little
seen, because it is not open to the general public. It is part of
what is known as Cheneygates, the ancient…
Royal Baby Cambridge Number 3 is due
imminently and the bookies have already made their minds up as to
the new fifth in line to the throne. They’re confident Prince
George and Princess Charlotte are getting a baby sister and she’s
going to be called Mary. It’s been hot favourite for the royal
baby for several weeks so as we wait to find out if they’ve called
this one…
The flowers chosen by Diana, Princess of
Wales for her wedding day are among the most memorable of royal
bouquets. The tumbling, trailing mix of cream, green and yellow
blooms that the bride carried into St. Paul’s Cathedral on July
29th 1981 for her marriage to the Prince…
The exclusive range of official pale blue
and white commemorative china, commissioned by Buckingham Palace to
mark the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has been
released. Their wedding will take placeat St George’s Chapel,
Windsor, on 19 May 2018. Made…
