We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps
one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the
question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December
11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he
was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson.
But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?
There are two…
A rare portrait of Katherine Parr is
about to be sold in one of the most anticipated auctions of the
year. Sotheby’s will sell the work, believed to be the only
contemporary rendering of the queen, online on July 5th 2023. The
painting is thought to be the work…
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the
Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the
oldest regalia items in the British Isles. The Sword of State dates
back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV.
It was in honour of James’s…
It’s the ultimate British summer question
and now we have another royal entry in the debate. And it’s seen
the holder of one of the oldest titles associated with the Royal
Family take a very definite side in a situation that perplexes
many. As she joined a tea party to mark the 75th anniversary of the
National Health Service, the Duchess of Cornwall revealed she
always puts jam on…
The Crown of Scotland will be presented
to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will
mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a
coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of
Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
The ultimate royal image maker to take starring role in new Buckingham Palace exhibition
5th July 2023
The Royal Collection Trust is staging a
landmark exhibition this winter focusing on some of the most
impressive portraits from the Tudor period. “Holbein at the Tudor
Court” will showcase many of the surviving works from Tudor artist
Hans Holbein. Hans Holbein the…
They are the oldest Coronation regalia in
any part of the United Kingdom and as the reign of King Charles III
begins, they will be presented to His Majesty in an historic
ceremony. The Honours of Scotland will be ceremonially handed to
The King in a service at St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh on July
5th 2023. Before that, the regalia will be carried in procession
from its usual home at…
On this day in 1776, the Original 13
Colonies sent their message to King George III – we want out of the
kingdom and independence. The Declaration of Independence is one of
the most important documents in American history, and it ties right
to the British monarch.
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the
Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the
oldest regalia items in the British Isles. The Sword of State dates
back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV.
It was in honour of James’s…
How do you correctly title the King of
Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below:
With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why
he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is titled “King
Philippe of the Belgians.” The answer is actually quite simple. The
reigning monarch and their…
