'Forgotten' Tudor royal children at Westminster Abbey
2nd April 2018
In addition to the six Tudor royal
burials at Westminster Abbey, there are several more whose location
is either unknown or well-hidden to the immediate eye. These royal
children, whilst (almost) invisible in terms of a lack of memorial
or a monument that is at best, unseen…
She was the first of The Queen and the
Duke of Edinburgh’s children to marry and her big day set the
template for the royal celebrations that would follow in its wake.
Princess Anne’s wedding to Mark Phillips, on 14 November 1973, was
a huge state occasion with a massive…
The best Royal April Fools of 2018
1st April 2018
For the first time in 62 years, April
Fools Day has fallen on the same day as Easter Sunday. This means
it is double the fun for royal reporters, who are tasked with
reporting on The Royal Family’s Easter festivities, as well as
avoiding any April Fools stories which are lurking about. Here
are a few of today’s best jokes: Meghan Markle to join the cast of
Emmerdale It has been…
Why didn't Princess Beatrice curtsey to The Queen when all of the other royal ladies did?
1st April 2018
Charlie Proctor explains why Princess
Beatrice did not curtsey to The Queen at church today when all of
the other royal ladies did so. The Queen and members of The Royal
Family attended the traditional Easter Day church service at
Windsor Castle this morning. Most senior…
Royal Wedding Flowers: Meghan's love of peonies
1st April 2018
So now we know. After months of
speculation and as many expected, Meghan Markle will incorporate
her favourite flower into her bridal decorations. Kensington Palace
has been sharing details of the floral arrangements being created
for St. George’s Chapel and St.
Queen Victoria and Windsor Castle
1st April 2018
Queen Victoria is inextricably linked
with Windsor Castle, but these associations, whilst deep-rooted,
are in fact not always visible. A statue of her is within the first
section of the State Apartments at Windsor Castle and her throne
and footstool – presented to her in 1851 – upon which she chose to
be photographed officially as Empress of India, is displayed in the
Garter Throne Room. A…

