Born on 23 August 1740 to the Duke
Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick-Luneburg and his wife Anna Leopoldovna,
Ivan was the only grandson of the former Tsar of Russia Ivan V, and
consequently in line to the Russian throne. His mother was the
niece of Empress Anna and expected that one of her line would
inherit the throne once her aunt died. Consequently, Anna and her
husband had spent the majority of…
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…
One of English history’s ‘forgotten’
queens, is actually one who was arguably among 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 their first burial place of
Peterborough Cathedral to the Abbey in 1612. However, tombs can
tell only part of the truth…
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…
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 the exit poll I led surprised
everyone with a shock prediction that went on to be uncannily
accurate. “Now it is my turn to be…
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…
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…
One of the best parts of the holidays is
reflecting on the past year and looking forward to what is to come.
The Royal Family has had an exciting 2017, with 2018 bringing about
a new baby and a Royal wedding! Before we say goodbye to the past,
let’s look at everything they have been up to these past 12
months. 11 January The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Early Years
Parenting Unit (EYPU) of…
