The Queen is well known for her fashion
sense, almost always dressed in bright colours with her handbag in
tow. Have you ever thought about the choices that go into picking
just what outfit and when? Her wardrobe plays a larger part in her
diplomacy then some may have ever noticed. For example in May 2011,
Queen Elizabeth made a historic trip to Dublin, Ireland to mend a
shaky relationship. When…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has seen a
lot during her 90-year life, having reigned for 63 of those years
she has also been the subject of many displays of art. Some are
your typical predicted portraits, others are, let’s just say,
a little more unusual- Her Majesty…
Maria Antonia Josephina Johanna was born
on 2 November 1755 in Vienna, Austria. She was the 11th child (and
most beautiful daughter) of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Holy
Roman Empress Maria Theresa. She was so beautiful that when she was
around the age of 10, a young…
It is a question that I have
wondered since 2012 when we witnessed the christening of
Princess Estelle in May. In 2013 came princess Leonore, and in 2015
Prince Nicolas. Recently it was Prince Oscar’s turn to receive
his first holy sacrament, and the feeling remains. What makes the
christenings of this royal house so appreciated by royal watchers
throughout the world? The Swedish Royal…
On this day in history in 1865, King
George V was born as the second son to King Edward VII and Queen
Alexandra inMarlborough House, London. He was the grandson of Queen
Victoria, and a grandfather to Her Majesty, The Queen. He was
christened at Windsor Castle on 7…
Why the press should be ashamed of themselves for publishing voyouristic Prince George pictures
1st June 2016
As we all know, the Duke and Duchess are
very protective over their children’s privacy, and so they should
be! As of late, Kensington Palace have issues many warnings to the
media about publishing photos of Prince George and Princess
Charlotte to protect their privacy…
“Will Her Majesty the Queen take part in
the EU referendum elections?” many people around the globe may
asking themselves. Well, first things first, let us briefly discuss
why the United Kingdom will hold a referendum election in June
23, 2016. What is a referendum, the European union, and
why is the government urges its citizens to come out in large
numbers and vote? The noun…
The short service of remembrance, known
as The Ceremony of the Lilies and the Roses, is held every 21 May,
to commemorate the fact that Henry VI, England’s so-called “saintly
king”, died at the Tower of London in 1471. Tradition has adopted
the Norman Wakefield Tower…
John, let me begin by saying how much I
enjoy your show, Last Week Tonight. Your political satire is
absolutely hilarious. You are one of the best satirists in the
business, and with that comes a lot of power to influence the
discourse in the United States and abroad. We…
The Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known
as Kate Middleton, is easily one of the most recognisable
people of our time. With her every step closely watched and
reported on by millions, a subject that is always talked about but
rarely reported on is her life before her marriage to Prince
William. Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on 9 January 1982
in Reading, Berkshire, as the eldest child of…
