When you’re marrying into a family with one of the most famous jewellery collections in the world, finding the perfect wedding tiara might seem like a stroll but with so much choice, how do you pick? With just days to go until the Royal Wedding, some regal diadems are getting plenty of attention as speculation grows over which, if any, Meghan Markle will choose.
All of the main candidates…
Comparison between historical personalities should, as a rule, always be treated with caution even if given life circumstances are similar; an example of this might be ‘comparisons’ made between the legendary Empress Elisabeth of Austria and the late Diana, Princess of…
A study of the books owned by someone can open a window into their interests, and a royal personage no less so.
In so doing, the reading material of the last Empress of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) charts important events in her life and tells us a lot about what…
It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29th 2011 still makes its presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what seems like an almost metronomic regularity. But then there was plenty to go round as this was a whopper of a cake. Standing eight tiers tall and weighing in at over…
The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester's apartment under refurbishment for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
7th May 2018
With less than two weeks remaining until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s anticipated wedding, work remains underway on the couple’s new family residence at Kensington Palace.
Nottingham Cottage has been Prince Harry’s long-time bachelor residence…
The relationship of Henry VIII to the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth of York, raises possible interesting psychological theories about his behaviour towards the six women he later married. These are fascinating to suggest, but will only ever remain speculative…
The singer Sir Paul McCartney has been made a Companion of Honour by The Queen at Buckingham Palace for his lasting contribution to music in the UK and Worldwide.
He previously received a knighthood from The Queen more than 20 years ago. He also received an MBE in 1965 when he was with The Beatles.
When he was named as a recipient, Sir Paul said: I’m very happy about this huge honour, and…
Arise Dame Darcey Bussell! The Strictly Come Dancing judge and ballerina is knighted by The Queen
4th May 2018
The Strictly Come Dancing judge and world-renowned ballerina, Darcey Bussell, received her knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning.
The 49-year-old was knighted by The Queen at the palace after being named in the New Year Honours List for services to…
Like other small and private buildings that exist in the grounds of Queen Victoria’s residences, such as the Garden Cottage at Balmoral, each is unique, enabling us to gain a personal glimpse into the Queen’s domestic world, her daily pursuits and interests. Another such…
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sajid Javid as Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Mr Javid was appointed to the role of Home Secretary on Monday morning following the resignation of Amber Rudd on Sunday evening.
The 48-year-old MP is the first BAME person to be appointed to the role. He was previously Secretary of State for Housing…
