It has been described as the most
important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown
that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its
own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in
partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most
emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. This was arguably the
most important commission of Sir Norman…
First and foremost, we think of bells as
something we hear and don’t see. The bells of Westminster Abbey now
mingle in between the great soundscape of London noise and the busy
restlessness of Westminster, blending the secular with the divine,
much as they have done for centuries. These bells are, however,
extraordinarily special in the history of the nation and are in
fact, one of London’s…
Research from the company Paymentsense
has shown that people in and around Windsor spent 45% more than the
average weekend during the Royal Wedding weekend. The wedding is
estimated to have cost £30 million with a large chunk of the budget
being spent on defence, but it is…
In St. Thomas’ Church, Newport on the
Isle of Wight, stands an extraordinary monument, touching in its
simplicity. It was erected over the tomb of Princess Elizabeth,
daughter of Charles I (1635-1650). This beloved royal child was
immortalized as such by Van Dyck in his…
