Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of
Japan will be in the United Kingdom for a state visit from 25 to 28
June. The visit has been scaled back due to the upcoming UK general
election but the schedule is fairly busy. On the morning of June
25, The Prince of Wales will welcome the Japanese Imperial couple
at their hotel and will accompany them to Horse Guards Parade in
Whitehall. There…
Horses injured in an April London bolt likely to take part in Trooping the Colour
7th June 2024
After several royal horses were injured
during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry
Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make
progress in their recovery. Three of the five horses injured are
now back on duty and are likely to…
he birthstone of June is the pearl and
it’s been a favourite gem in royal collections for centuries. It
stars in some of the best known pieces used by European ruling
dynasties and in Spain it has a central part in some very famous
jewels. Asturias Fleur-de-Lys…
We’re used to seeing royal brides with
white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty
cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to
perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark.
Here’s a rainbow of royal wedding bouquets. Red: Princess Beatrice
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There are a few pieces of jewellery that
became completely symbolic of the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth
II. The tiara known as the Grand Duchess Vladimirovna remained one
of her favourite pieces throughout her 70 years as Monarch. The
tiara originally belonged to one…
King George V led the Royal Family
through the First World War, oversaw the transition to the House of
Windsor, and recognised the British Empire’s Dominions as
independent nations. However, his birth in 1865 was that of a spare
rather than an heir. Prince George…
Pearls are the birthstone of June and for
centuries they have taken a starring role in royal jewels. They now
feature in some of the best known pieces worn by ruling dynasties
across Europe. Among the Danish collection are some truly romantic
and historic pieces. Queen Mary’s Wedding Tiara [getty
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'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': King George VI's speech on the eve of D-Day
2nd June 2024
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke
to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His
speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future
with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which
he himself referred to as ‘a…
Princess Madeleine’s wedding dress is one
of the most celebrated of recent royal weddings. The bride herself
talked openly about how her wedding dress was designed. The Italian
fashion designer Valentino Garavani had asked her if he could
create her dress. And the…
Royal Lodge has remained at the centre of
an argument in the Royal Family, as the Duke of York still lives
there but The King reportedly would like him to move out. What is
the history of the property that so many royals want to live
at? Royal residence for centuries Royal Lodge is part of the
Crown Estate and lies in Windsor Great Park. It was first the site
of a home in the…
