Alongside the well-established royal love
of dogs, cats are far less recorded as preferred pets, unlike their
canine counterparts. They have, however, been no less loved by
those that did own them. So revered were cats (“mau”) as sacred
animals in Ancient Egypt that they were often mummified. Feline
depictions of Egyptian deities date back as far as 3100 BC; the
goddess Bastet often took this…
One of English history’s ‘forgotten’
queens, is actually one who was arguablyamong the most loved. This
was Mary II, the joint monarch – not queen consort of William III.
Forgiven by posterity for deposing her father, contemporary history
seems to have accepted…
“Mary Queen of Scots”. These were the
words I overheard from a visitor, passing their comment on the
magnificent canopy tomb in the south aisle of the Lady Chapel at
Westminster Abbey, erected on the orders of James I to house the
remains of his mother, transferred from…
Dame Darcey Bussell has said she is
“truly humbled” after being named in The Queen’s New Year Honours
list to receive a damehood. The 48-year-old has been honoured for
services to dance. She has a 20-year ballet career and has been a
judge on BBC Strictly Come Dancing since 2012. Speaking of her
award, Dame Darcey said: “I am truly humbled to receive this
honour. “I…
Ruth Langsford "thrilled" and "proud" as Eamonn Holmes is awarded an OBE
29th December 2017
Broadcaster and television presenter,
Eamonn Holmes, has been awarded an OBE by The Queen in the New
Years Honours list. The 58-year-old has been named on the list for
services to broadcasting in a career which spans for almost four
decades. Speaking to Hello!, Eamonn…
Social media erupts in delight as election guru Professor John Curtice receives knighthood
29th December 2017
Britain’s most famous psephologist,
Professor John Curtice, has received a knighthood in The Queen’s
2018 New Years Honours list. Sir John has received the prestigious
honour for services to social science and politics. The
Professor said: “Just six months ago…
Order of the Companions of Honour full to capacity for the first time in 100 years
29th December 2017
For the first time since its institution
in 1917, the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) now has its
full 65 members meaning no more recipients can be added. The
prestigious honour is restricted to 65 people and following The
Queen’s 2018 New Year Honours list being released, it can now be
revealed that the last three remaining places have been filled. The
three new members are historian…
Arise Dame Darcey Bussell, Sir Barry Gibb & Sir Ringo Starr - New Year's Honours revealed
29th December 2017
Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey
Bussell, Bee Gee Barry Gibb and Beatle Ringo Starr are among those
being honoured in the 2018 New Year Honours list, which also
recognises the achievements of other well-known faces, including
Hugh Laurie and Eamonn Holmes. Darcey Bussell…
Arise Sir Nick Clegg - former Deputy Prime Minister to receive knighthood from The Queen
25th December 2017
Nick Clegg will receive a knighthood from
The Queen in the New Years Honours list for his services to
politics. Mr Clegg, who was Deputy Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom for five years, will be named in the list when it is
released later this week according to reports. Senior Liberal
Democrat sources have told the Daily Mail that the former party
leader will be knighted next year. A Liberal…
