The infamous Tudor queen Anne Boleyn is still a source of fascination 500 years later, and starting 4 March, visitors to Hampton Court Palace will be able to see a special symbol associated with the doomed royal.
A carved heraldic badge of a crowned falcon on a tree stump with blooming roses — which Boleyn used as her device after becoming queen — will be on show at the palace, and the…
The Queen often mistakes Vladimir Putin with veteran journalist Andrew Marr
26th February 2022
Veteran journalist and television presenter Andrew Marr once revealed that The Queen often mistakes the Russian President Vladimir Putin for himself.
Speaking at a Royal Television Society event a few years ago, Mr Marr said that Her Majesty constantly has to remind…
Between myth and legend: the day will come and the kingdom shall fall
24th February 2022
In 1938, Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark, cousin to King George V, wrote in his memoirs: “Monarchy can never die out in England, whatever its fate in other countries. It is too deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people.”
Perhaps this is a truth…
Royal attractions across England close as Storm Eunice moves in
18th February 2022
Storm Eunice is threatening extreme weather with high winds across the United Kingdom, and that means many families’ half term plans will be dashed as several royal residences and other attractions will be closed on 18 February.
Windsor Castle and Sandringham both announced that their properties would close to tourists on the 18th via their official Twitter accounts. Historic Royal…
Northern Ireland's Parliament to no longer fly flag for Prince Andrew's birthday
11th February 2022
Northern Ireland’s Parliament will no longer fly a flag in honour of Prince Andrew’s birthday on 19 February.
The union flag was set to be flown at Stormont next week to mark Andrew’s 62nd birthday. Instead, the flag will be flown on 1 July to mark the…
A modern way to say congratulations as ancient royal palaces mark the Jubilee on social media
6th February 2022
In honour of her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen’s historic homes have been taking to social media to send their well-wishes.
Historic Royal Palaces have sent their congratulations and shared some trivia about other notable reigns. The organisation manages the Tower…
On 6 February 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, 70 years on the throne. On 9 September 2015, Elizabeth passed Queen Victoria’s record for the longest reigning British monarch. While Elizabeth and Victoria both have lengthy reigns, there are some English monarchs who have had rather short reigns.
These are the shortest reigns of monarchs of England that are not…
The Tower of London's Platinum Jubilee preparations take root as the big day approaches
4th February 2022
The Tower of London is undergoing some serious changes ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, with landscaping work underway.
Historic Royal Palaces will be making permanent changes to the moat at the Tower of London. “Superbloom” will see…
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: the other big royal events of February 6
2nd February 2022
February 6 is an important date for the House of Windsor. In 1952, King George VI died at Sandringham and Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne. This year, the day will mark the start of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. However, February 6 has been an important date in…
The special significance of Sandringham to the Queen's big anniversary
1st February 2022
Sandringham has long been known as a favourite royal residence. For over a century, the Monarch will spend several weeks there every year. However, it has a particularly special meaning for Queen Elizabeth II, and she has returned there to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen marks her Accession Day, 6 February, each year at the Sandringham estate (she was unable to travel there in 2021 due…
