The documentary, which will be simply
titled ‘Gordonstoun’, will begin filming at the Elgin school at the
end of this month and will comprise of six one hour episodes to be
shown on Sky1. The school was founded in 1934 by German educator
Kurt Hahn. The Duke of Edinburgh was one of the school’s first
pupils, having previously been educated at Salem in Germany. Prince
Philip clearly thought…
Today in 1765 King William IV was born in
Buckingham Palace. So often looked over by historians and royalists
alike, William IV lived an extraordinary life that covered war,
peace, rebellion and personal triumph. He is perhaps best known for
being the oldest person to come…
Perhaps one of the most enduring aspects
of Medieval England is heraldry. Though it originated in the 12th
century, coats of arms and other forms of heraldry continue to be
used even today, be it by religious and educational institutions,
by countries, and, most importantly…
then Princess Elizabeth, was born in
Clarence House at 11:50am. Princess Anne, who today is recognised
across the world as a shining example of Royalty putting in hard
graft and work, was baptised later on 21 October 1950 in the Music
Room of Buckingham Palace. Her Godparents were: Queen Elizabeth
(her maternal Grandmother), Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark
(her paternal Grandmother), Earl…
“She could quite easily take the field,
muster a great army, and wage against me a war as fierce as any her
mother Isabella ever wages in Spain”. – Henry VIII Some readers may
question why I have decided to include Katherine of Aragon in this
blog series on prominent…
In Search of Alfred the Great: The King,
the Grave, the Legend (Hardback) – by Edoardo Albert & Katie Tucker
– Publication date: 28th August, Amberley Publishing For centuries
it was believed that Alfred the Great’s remains were lost forever,
buried in an unknown…
A few weeks ago, The Brownies celebrated
their 100th birthday with a party at Buckingham Palace. The
Countess of Wessex and daughter Lady Louise attended the
celebration and one Brownie from Newport has spoken to me about her
time at The Palace. Millie Leadley is 9 years old and went to
the party with her mother, Alexandra. Here is what they
had to say about their Royal encounter…. Thanks for…
The baronetage seems to have its origins
in the 14th century, though it wasn't until the reign of James I
that issuing of the honour became more prevalent. It was used as a
means of creating an dignity that was just below the peerage,
but ranking above commoner and was…
In London, salutes are fired in Hyde Park
by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and at The Tower of
London. Upon State Visits, the State Opening of Parliament and for
The Queen’s Birthday Parade, Green Park (next to Buckingham Palace)
is used for the salutes instead…
The Communications Secretary to the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry is set to step down later
this year to pursue a new career, retraining as a lawyer. Dr Ed
Perkins is perhaps most famous for his role in handing the document
to the driver to be taken to Buckingham Palace after the birth of
Prince George last year and has worked at the Kensington Palace
press office since December…
