Royally Suited: Book Review
13th April 2018
In reading Royally Suited: Harry and
Meghan in their own words by Phil Dampier, you realise just how
perfect these soon-to-be newlyweds are for each other. Divided into
two sections, one for Prince Harry and one for Meghan Markle,
Dampier has plucked quotes that highlight…
Royal Wedding Bouquets: The Osborne Myrtle Bush
11th April 2018
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…
Royal Baby Name Focus: Frederick
10th April 2018
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…
Cheneygates: Where an English King died
9th April 2018
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 Name Focus: Mary
9th April 2018
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…

