History

King George V and the Cenotaph

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10th November 2023
The Cenotaph in Whitehall is one of the most recognisable war memorials in the world and King George V played a significant role in its unveiling in 1920.In 1919, Sir Edwin Lutyens designed a temporary wood and plaster monument to mark those who had died in the Great War. The King sent a wreath to be placed on the temporary Cenotaph at an 18 July 1919 ceremony, though he did not…
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The Imperial State Crown

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7th November 2023
King Charles will open Parliament for the first time in his reign and will wear the symbol of royal power, the Imperial State Crown.This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch, and has been used in coronations since the 15th century, though in…
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The Coronation robe that is set to appear again for a very important reason

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6th November 2023
King Charles is well known for his passion for royal recycling and he’s about to wear one of his most spectacular outfits of the year for the second time. The Robe of State was draped around His Majesty’s shoulders as he made his way into Westminster Abbey for the Coronation and as he opens Parliament for the first time in his reign, The King will wear it once more.The Robe of…
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The role of King Charles at the State Opening of Parliament

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6th November 2023
The King is set to attend the State Opening of Parliament as Monarch for the first time. Charles III will travel to the Palace of Westminster on November 7th 2023 for the event, the traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down to business. So what is the Monarch’s role at the State Opening of Parliament?All laws are passed in The King’s name and require…
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The secret queen who was removed from history

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5th November 2023
She was the long dead widow who was used by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most famous dynasties to disaster…
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The romance and drama of the Winter Queen

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5th November 2023
Elizabeth Stuart, often referred to as The Winter Queen, was born on 19 August 1595 to James VI of Scotland, who was also James I of Great Britain, and Anne of Denmark in Falkland Palace, Scotland. In the Chapel Royal at Holyrood Palace, Elizabeth was christened in November…
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The royal links to November 5 - remember, remember….

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5th November 2023
Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot…”November 5th is still considered to be one of the most important dates in British history. But why? What are the royal links? And why do we still mark it today?On 13 April 1570, Guido ‘Guy’ Fawkes was born in York, England. He was to become one of the greatest criminal masterminds in history. The daring escapade…
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