The origins of the peerage are not as
obscure as one may think at first thought. In fact, documents
dating back over a thousand years have helped historian piece
together exactly how we have managed to get to where we are today
with the nobility. Earls were one of the earliest example of
nobility in England. First recorded in during the time of the
Anglo-Saxons, it was the earls who acted as…
It was a defining moment in the
progression of the British Monarchy. The day in 2005 that the
future king of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms married a
divorcée. The last time such a thing had happened, in 1936, the
King had to renounce his right to the throne.
To start with it’s worth noting that
Monarchy isn’t a popularity contest. The fact that there is a fixed
line of succession is what makes it a Monarchy and to deviate from
that, regardless of intention, would undoubtably cause questioning
over the succession altogether.
It was a long time coming, almost a
century had passed since James VI & I took over control of the
English and Scottish thrones because of his shared Tudor blood with
Elizabeth I. Between that time and 1707, the monarch of both
Kingdoms had to deal with separate Parliaments, issues and regional
disorder. The Act of Union brought together common frustrations, as
well as common glory, under the…
In honour of Her Royal Highness, we have
compiled a list of our top 10 quotes from the person the media
nickname Princess Pushy. If you have any others, please feel free
to contribute in the comments section at the bottom of the page. On
her lineage and her…
Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything You've Heard About Anne Boleyn
13th January 2014
It's an instantly recognizable image of
Anne Boleyn. The quote comes from Paul Friedman's 1884 biography.
But fans of Philippa Gregory will find her reincarnated as the
sister from hell of The Other Boleyn Girl. In David Starkey’s
2004 Six Wives, she is a…
A new book is to be released in March by
72-year-old Royal watcher, Colin Edwards. ‘The Royal Family: A
Personal Portrait’ features Mr Edwards’ personal accounts
of meeting members of the Royal family, complete with his own
photographs. The book will be released later this year on the 25th
March. As a self-confessed Royalist, Colin first became interested
in the Royal family when he watched…
After reading the first historical
fiction book written by Matthew Lewis, Loyalty I was very
excited to read the next instalment, Honour. I was expecting
something similar to the first book – an engrossing story,
well rounded characters and interesting relationships…
The story of the royal connection begins
in 1862. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was
looking for a country home for his eldest son Albert Edward, Prince
of Wales before his twentieth birthday. The idea was to find a
healthy retreat for his young son, away from…
Prince George has no official place in
the Order of Precedence Yes, since there is no defined place for a
great-grandchild of the Sovereign in the Order of Precedence,
Prince George is assumed to take the place as a son of a royal
Duke – coming after George, Earl of St Andrews (eldest son of the
Duke of Kent). The Order of Precedence traditionally regulates who
arrives in what order at royal…
