The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be one of the most prestigious chivalric orders in the world.
Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the Order of the Garter was a group of honourable knights.
A legend persists that Edward III was dancing with a woman when her garter fell…
Princess Martha Louise of Norway has announced her engagement to her partner, Durek Verrett. Their decision to marry wasn’t that much of a surprise with both having spoken of their hopes to wed previously. But the ring that they showed off during that most modern of…
As she marks her 40th birthday today, learn more about the youngest child of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden:
She was born Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine on 10 June 1982 at Drottningholm Palace in Drottningholm, Sweden, as the youngest of King Carl XVI…
The Platinum Pageant was the closing event of the historic four-day weekend that celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.
One of the main features was a caravan of seven buses, each representing a decade of Her Majesty’s reign.
The buses hosted people that were dubbed “national treasures” – celebrities that have marked the cultural history of the United Kingdom…
While members of the Royal Family are always greeted warmly whenever they visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, there is also an important tradition that takes place.
When the Monarch enters the City of London in State, they are welcomed by the Lord Mayor of London with the…
Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself.
For Trooping the Colour, a ceremony steeping in tradition, Queen Elizabeth led the way by wearing her…
The Royal Family has arrived at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee.
The Prince of Wales led the family after The Queen decided ”with reluctance” not to attend having experienced what was described as ”some discomfort” during Trooping the Colour on the first day of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her…
Tens of thousands of people are already making their way to central London for the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Mall is already filling up with crowds ahead of Trooping the Colour which will see the first appearance by the Royal Family in the weekend of…
Star-studded royalty will show up for the true royal, Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London.
Musical guests from Diana Ross and Queen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alicia Keys will be on hand to perform their hits for the…
Millions of people across the UK and the Commonwealth are expected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in the coming days.
Final numbers for organised street parties and beacon lighting ceremonies indicate the festivities will be one of the biggest royal events in British history.
Over 200,000 local events have been registered with celebrations including Big Jubilee lunches and screenings of…
