The order of the Garter is considered the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Created over 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order was inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Today the 24 Knights of the Garter are men and women chosen for their contributions to society. The Sovereign personally chooses the knights. The patron saint of the Order is Saint…
How much has changed in just four years - the last traditional Trooping of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
16th June 2023
This year will see the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade, better known as Trooping the Colour, held in honour of King Charles III for the first time. It will also be a return to a more familiar Trooping, for the final years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw the…
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.
Crown…
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 during the reign of King Edward III. It is the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and membership is limited to 24 Knights and Ladies Companion.
The Sovereign has the sole discretion to fill memberships to the Order of the Garter, and each June, the Order celebrates Garter Day at Windsor Castle.
Garter Day sees members…
Her story is amongst the most controversial of all the Queens of England and centuries after her death, a new twist appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An expert at the National Archives in London found a document suggesting that the consort who revolutionised…
The story of the Princes in the Tower and their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much of his argument for taking the…
Although Queen Victoria inherited the throne in the United Kingdom, and during her reign, the British Empire gained a vast amount of territory, she was still unable to inherit the throne of Hanover as a woman.
Her uncle, Ernest-August, became King of Hanover instead. And Victoria and Ernest-August had a lengthy battle over the Crown Jewels that once belonged to Queen Charlotte.Â
When Queen…
On 4 October 1966, the Danish Royal Court announced that Crown Princess Margrethe was to marry Henri de Laborde de Montpezat. The engagement was a surprise to most as they had kept their relationship a secret.Henri was a French diplomat in London, and he and Margrethe…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made a special nod to the history of her hosts when she attended the Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London.
The Belgian queen was guest of honour alongside her husband, King Philippe, for the annual event which…
The Swedish Royal Family loves a June wedding and several of the most important marriages in the modern dynasty’s history have taken place in that month. June is the month of pearls and that gem has also played a part in the romantic weddings that have helped shape a royal family.
Cameos for a queen on her wedding day
The Cameo Tiara is famous for being worn by both Crown Princess…
