She is best remembered by tennis fans for
her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale
suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But
behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a
ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet
diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend
Martina Navratilova with her mother…
The princess you've probably never heard of who helped make Wimbledon a royal favourite
6th July 2025
We’re used to seeing royals at Wimbledon
with the Princess of Wales now patron of the All England Club. But
rewind nine decades and another royal was a familiar face there. A
princess known to her family as Thora regularly cropped up on the
Pathe newsreels of the time…
On an August day, over 500 years ago,
Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, was promised in marriage to the
French king, Louis XII. She would wed him several months later. The
spectacular ceremony in Abbeville in Northern France transformed
Mary into the Queen of…
Wimbledon’s Most Human Moment: How The Duchess Of Kent's Compassion Comforted A Broken Champion
4th July 2025
Wimbledon has always been about more than
just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition,
and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human
heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent
consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on Centre Court in 1993. It was
the women’s singles final, and the young Czech player had come
agonisingly close to victory…
The King appeared visibly moved as he
took part in a special service to dedicate a new memorial to Queen
Elizabeth II. King Charles and Queen Camilla were at St. Giles’
Cathedral in Edinburgh to see a new stone commemorating the late
Monarch. The tribute, set…
First big change for a new ruler announced as countdown to abdication begins in Luxembourg
1st July 2025
The next Grand Duke of Luxembourg has
revealed the monogram that will be used throughout his reign.
Prince Guillaume will become ruler of the tiny country in October
when his father, Grand Duke Henri, abdicates in his favour. With
just three months to go until the big…
While Royal Ascot largely defines royal
fashion moments in June, Wimbledon ushers in a new royal dress code
for July! What can we expect to see in the royal box? The Wimbledon
Championships take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet
Club each summer. The two week tournament is the most famous
tennis tournament in the world and began in 1877. It has long been
a popular…
King Charles will take part in an ancient
ceremony as he arrives in Scotland for a week of special events.
The Monarch usually spends a week in Scotland at the start of
summer with Charles III arriving for this year on July 1. His
Majesty will be joined by Queen…
The tiara that is said to have given a princess such a bad headache she had to leave a state event
27th June 2025
It’s made of diamonds and pearls and is
meant to represent a sunburst. But this tiara was such a surprise
to its first wearer that she was reported to need a lie down after
wearing it for the first time. The tiara in question is a pearl and
diamond diadem belonging…
It was a royal wedding with a recycled
gown worn by a woman who gave up her royal status for love. When
Princess Desiree of Sweden got married, she left her HRH status at
the altar to be with the man she loved. And she did it in a wedding
dress already worn by her sister. Princess Desiree of Sweden
married Baron Niclas Silfvershiold in June 1964. The princess was
the second of the four…
