She was the woman who would change royal
history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led
to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice
of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to
marry the American divorcée in the Church of England at the time.
The throne passed to his brother, Albert, who became King George
VI. And Edward…
It is not uncommon for monarchies to hold
priceless pieces of jewellery that enjoy special status: they don’t
belong to any specific person, nor can they be sold or separated.
This is also the case for Spain, when Queen Victoria Eugenia,
better known as Ena…
Take a princess with a passion for
helping others and a social reformer determined to make life better
for millions and you get a Victorian story that has disappeared
into royal history despite featuring the founder of one of the most
famous organisations in the world. Now…
A life saving charity that has counted on
royal support for two centuries, a social reformer whose work was
boosted by a tragic princess and a descendant of Queen Victoria
making her debut – the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has provided plenty
of royal links as its sparkled in the London sun this week. It also
provided a special moment for The King as he continued his uptake
of public facing…
The impact of the general election campaign on one of the busiest royal months of the year
22nd May 2024
The UK will vote in a general election on
July 4th 2024 which means that, within days, parliament will be
dissolved. Weeks of intense campaigning will begin with politicians
criss-crossing the country to try and win votes and, ultimately,
the keys to Number 10 Downing…
The UK is going to the polls after Rishi
Sunak called a general election for early summer. Voters will
choose the make up of the next parliament on July 4th 2024 and the
leader of the main party after that poll will become Prime
Minister. The ballot was given the green…
King Charles III has spoken to the Prime
Minister, Rishi Sunak, and agreed to his decision to call a general
election. It means that the UK will head to the polls on July 4th
2024 to choose 650 MPs. The King had to agree to parliament being
dissolved before the election could be called. The Monarch retains
the right to dissolve parliament but only ever does so, in reality,
on the advice…
Soft, striking and above all, symbolic.
The wedding bouquet carried by the future Queen of Spain, Letizia
Ortiz, at her royal wedding on May 22nd 2004 was filled with
significance. From personal touches to nods to one of the oldest
ruling dynasties in Europe, Letizia filled…
The royals who have loved the Chelsea Flower Show
21st May 2024
It’s one of the highlights of the spring
and for over 150 years, it’s attracted royalty in large numbers. As
the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets under way in London, The King and
Queen have already paid a visit. And they join a long list of regal
visitors who have…
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been one
of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150
years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike.
Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in
Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to
Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today. The
annual horticultural spectacle…

