Palaces & Buildings

'Monarchy rocked' as two Tower of London ravens are killed

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26th October 2013
As superstition would have it, “if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it.” So as news came that two of the ravens at the Tower of London were killed, some people were worrying that Britain could collapse and sink into the ground. Jubilee and Gripp were both released just last year as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee…
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History

Royal Christenings Through the Ages

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22nd October 2013
Prince George of Cambridge will follow in a long line of royal babies when he is christened on Wednesday. As a deliberate nod to this tradition, he will be baptised wearing a replica of the christening robe made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, which was then worn by…
State & Ceremonial

The Queen is looking for a new Lord Lyon - could you do it?

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20th October 2013
The office of Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland is to fall vacant in December when the present office holder, Mr David Sellar steps down after 5 years of service.The Lord Lyon King of Arms is Scotland’s ‘chief of heraldry’ and also in charge of state ceremonial events in Scotland. Applications, which are being accepted publicly for the office, close on 31st October. Under the…
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State & Ceremonial

Kensington Palace set to host Dr. Zhivago-style winter wonderland charity extravaganza

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11th October 2013
After months of renovations on Kensington Palace’s Apartment 1A, its new residents are set to transform the centuries old Palace into an enchanted winter wonderland for a spectacular dinner-and-a-show charity gala. photo credit: Dan Mumford via photopin cc “This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event that cannot be missed. Kensington Palace will be decorated as never before, in the style…
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History

A One Thousand Year Old Murder Mystery

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10th October 2013
On the evening of 18 March 978 Edward, the teenaged king of England, set out on horseback for Corfe in Dorset, intending to visit his half-brother, Ethelred, and stepmother, Elfrida. He never made it inside the building. The murder of Edward, who would later come to be known…
State & Ceremonial

Queen invites Malala Yousafzai to Buckingham Palace

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7th October 2013
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl who survived being shot by the Taliban, has been invited to Buckingham Palace by the Queen. Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls education. The Queen is reportedly impressed by Malala’s bravery and has been closely following her progress in Birmingam Hospital, showing keen interest in her recovery. Malala has been…
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