Features

The royal bride who accepted a prince but married a king

t was a marriage that sealed a famous love story and turned a princess into a queen. On September 18th1964, royalty from across Europe gathered in Athens to see the continent’s newest monarch wed a bride who had just turned eighteen. Constantine II of Greece and Anne-Marie of Denmark’s romance went on to weather political crises and exile – here’s a look back at a very royal wedding…
Read more
Features

The unknown man who was briefly trusted with a very important royal secret

He was among the only people outside a royal inner circle who knew the answer to a question everyone was asking and on a chilly winter’s day he, briefly, became rather famous for that very reason. And given that the person who shared that secret with him was the always formidable Prince Philip, it’s perhaps little wonder that he kept it. That’s a very good reason to stay quiet.John…
Read more
Features

The Wicked Queen and Four Controversial Men Behind England’s Darkest Royal Days

Sometimes we overlook the figures operating behind the scenes – those who made key decisions and were involved in some of the more questionable episodes in English history. Here are a few notorious individuals who left their mark for all the wrong reasons.Queen Isabella of France and Roger MortimerAt the forefront is Queen Isabella of France and her ally Roger Mortimer. Often dubbed…
Read more
Features

Princess Anne is the queen of royal recycling - these are some of her best looks

The Princess Royal is one of the most dedicated members of the Royal Family, spending decades faithfully supporting her mother and now her brother. However, she has also quietly became a fashion icon for her majorly green approach to her wardrobe.Princess Anne loves classic clothesPrincess Anne tends to gravitate towards fairly classic styles, meaning that her clothing is rarely…
Read more