When Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in 1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to become his wife.
Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into Westminster Abbey on…
Final chance to enter ballot for tickets to the Coronation Concert
27th February 2023
There are just hours left to enter the ballot for two tickets for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.
The musical evening, on May 7th 2023, is part of the three day celebration that will unfold as King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned.
All entries for…
In honour of February’s birthstone, let’s take a look at three gorgeous amethyst tiaras!
Norwegian Amethyst Parure Tiara
King Harald gifted his wife, Queen Sonja, with this stunning amethyst parure set—that also includes a pair of earrings, a brooch and…
When King Charles III began his reign there was talk of how many items will need to be updated with his new cypher. But one place has been updated that was never mentioned: a royal garden!
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland announced on Twitter that it has begun the installation process in it’s north forecourt. Grass has been carefully removed and it appears the cypher will…
Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a…
The love story that brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular duchesses
22nd February 2023
It was a royal wedding that made history and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley. The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and, alongside her husband, spend decades…
The Duchess of Kent - the royal who is a direct descendant of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell
22nd February 2023
It is widely reported that one in 200 people alive today are descended from the bloodthirsty Genghis Khan. The same can’t be said for the former Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, although it may surprise you that one senior member of the British Royal Family is a direct descendant of the arch-republican.
The royal in question is the Duchess of Kent, who married intoThe Royal Family in…
A group of fourteen surgeons and geneticists have confirmed that the distinctive Habsburg chin in the Spanish Royal Family resulted from their inbreeding.Â
The Habsburg dynasty dates back to the eleventh century when the Counts of Habsburg ruled areas of present-day…
France is marking a special royal anniversary this year.
In light of the anniversary, a year-long debate has also flared up at a high political level in recent months. Several senior French politicians want to attempt to have the Emperor’s remains returned to…
Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?
11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III.
But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
