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 of the same
year. Named in honour of Elizabeth I, the early years of her
lifewere spent inLinlithgow Palace.
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’…
WhenKing Charles & Queen Camillaannounced
their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a
date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world
they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor
Castle followed…
James VI and I was crowned at just 13
months old and is best known for uniting the crowns of England and
Scotland, as well as authorising the King James Bible. The only
child of Mary, Queen of Scots, James was born on 19 June 1566 in
Edinburgh Castle. The young James’s father, Lord Darnley, was
murdered in February 1567, and that spring, Mary was imprisoned and
later forced to abdicate in…
Did a Queen of England narrowly escape a controversial marriage to her own uncle?
1st November 2023
It was a rumour that involved a king and
his niece and a question about whether their relationship was too
scandalous for the time period. Did Richard III want to marry his
niece Elizabeth of York? One of the most turbulent periods in
English history was the Wars of the…
Royal Ghost Stories: Prince Joachim of Denmark and the hauntings at Schackenborg Castle
31st October 2023
For several years, Prince Joachim of
Denmark lived at Schackenborg Castle with his family. However,
while it was a happy home for the younger son of Queen Margrethe
II, one thing worried him about his royal residence. The ghosts.
Prince Joachim told that he fears meeting…
Drottningholm Palace in Sweden is said to
be haunted by friendly ghosts. Queen Silvia revealed a few years
ago that the Swedish Royal Family’s residence was haunted by
spirits. The Queen was talking in a documentary on Swedish public
television “Drottningholm Palace: A Royal Home” and said that she
and her husband live alongside “small friends ……
In the Netherlands, Noordeinde Palace is
the setting for one young royal haunting. In February 1858, a
well-known American medium, Daniel Dunglas Home, conducted séances
at Noordeinde Palace at the invitation of Queen Sophie. While exact
reports of what occurred are…
Spain’s future queen comes of age today,
meaning she can carry out official duties and represent her father,
King Felipe, at official functions. This also means she would no
longer need a regent if her father were to die or abdicate the
throne. Let’s look at…
Princess Leonor of Spain, heir to her
country’s throne, is about to come of age. The future queen turns
18 on October 31st 2023. On that day, Princess Leonor will swear
the Spanish Constitution before the Cortes Generales in Madrid.
After the swearing-in ceremony, the collar of The Royal and
Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III will be presented to
her. The Order of Charles III…
