The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
appeared to take inspiration from their European counterparts as
they release the first official photos of Prince George. Proud
parents William and Kate decided to unveil a relaxed family
portrait for George’s first official photo call, breaking away from
royal tradition. The photos were taken by the Duchess’ father
Michael Middleton and the…
Who is Maud Windsor?
19th August 2013
Born on the 15th of August 2013 to Lord
and Lady Frederick Windsor, Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina is the
first grandchild of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, first
cousin twice removed of Her Majesty the Queen and now 47th in
line to the British throne. Lord Frederick…
The First King George
17th August 2013
In Dublin, a marker stands with King
George’s name Although my name prediction for Baby Cambridge was
Arthur, I cannot say I was overly shocked that the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge named their new-born son George. Because of his birth,
I have started to dig deeper…
Royal Nursery Diary - Week 4: Paging Mr Sand-Man
15th August 2013
It is three in the morning, and all
through the house, Not a peep, not a sound… not even a mouse.
Ahhhhhhhh… Prithee… Why can’t it be so? For the Sand-Man, little
one, is a friend, not a foe… photo credit: Christine ™ via photopin
cc Sleepus interruptus. The little red starfish beckons… His
screams shatter the silence of the night. Through the open window,
a…
The next generation of Windsors - Part 1
12th August 2013
With the recent birth of a future king,
the eyes of the world have turned on the British Monarchy. With 3
future kings ready and waiting, people are beginning to wonder: How
much change is ahead? In recent months, the senior royals have had
their fair share of health issues.
Who is entitled to a Princess title?
9th August 2013
There has been a lot of discussion
concerning who is entitled to call themselves a Princess followed
by their first name in the British system. Many people get it wrong
including the press, or shall I say, frequently the press. Many
know by now, for example, that when Diana…
Royal Nursery Diary - Week 3: Crying much?
8th August 2013
It has been two weeks since little Prince
George’s grand arrival, and already, he has left a lasting imprint
on this great big world that will soon be his to explore… photo
credit: Steve Rhodes via photopin cc Fans and “Subjects” Top
headlines in the media, commemorative magazines and limited edition
royal china, jewellery, cups, t-shirts, blankets, key chains… At…
Choosing a Royal Godparent
7th August 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge show
off their son, Prince George of Cambridge, to the world’s media In
just a few short months, probably September or October, His Royal
Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge will be
christened into the Anglican Church…
Anne Neville - The Bad Queen?
5th August 2013
Like millions of others last night, I was
an avid view of the BBC 1 adaptation of ‘The White Queen’, the
reason I choose now to blog on the programme is because of the way
Anne Neville was portrayed in last night’s episode. For some
unknown reason I never…
King James VI became King James I of
England in 1603, creating the personal union between the English
and Scottish thrones. The British Monarchy was formed when King
James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England in 1603. Prior
to that, Kings and Queens of England and Scotland had reigned
separately. When King James came to the throne of England, he
became known as King James I & VI (the…

