History

14 years since Australia said no to becoming a Republic

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29th November 2013
Just recently on the 6th of November, Australia marked 14 years since voting “no” in a referendum to abolish the Australian Monarchy and become the Republic of Australia. The topic of Monarchy vs Republic has always been one of fervent discussion in many Australian homes, social groups and public arenas, but when the question ‘Should Australia become a Republic?’ was put to…
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History

Did Queen Victoria have a secret grandchild?

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28th November 2013
Charles II was famous for his illegitimate children, and there have been many monarchs and their families that have had secrets they wanted to keep hidden.  Now it has been suggested that one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, Princess Louise, could have been one of…
HistoryPalaces & Buildings

Tower of London's 1000-year-old moat opened for ice skating

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23rd November 2013
If skating through history catches ones fancy, then the chance to hit the ice at the Tower of London is a must. Now in its 8th year, the Tower moat is the site for the holiday ice skating. Undoubtedly the Tower moat is the most recognized moat in London, if not in the country. Since the incarnation of the Tower in the 11th Century, there has been some variety of protective ditches. The larger moat…
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State & Ceremonial

Irish President to make historic state visit to the UK

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17th November 2013
Her Majesty The Queen has formally invited the President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, to stay with the her at Windsor Castle next April for a State Visit to the UK. He will become the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the United Kingdom. The 72 year old will be the first Irish head of state to make an official state visit to the…
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Palaces & Buildings

Buckingham Palace suffers damage during UK storm

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28th October 2013
Buckingham Palace appeared to have suffered minor damage during the UK storm, named “St Jude”, that caused nationwide chaos and brought parts ofthe United Kingdom’s travel networkto a standstill.The storm, which battered Britain on Sunday night and into Monday morning, caused some minor damage to the Palace,according to the Daily Express, but nothing too…
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