In the end, it wasn’t the fairytale
marriage the world had hoped for, but on 29 July 1981, Prince
Charles, the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer married in a
glittering ceremony that could best be described as a fairytale,
watched by an estimated one billion people. Forty years on, Royal
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You can often spot royals in attendance
at the Olympics cheering on their countries’ athletes. Let’s take a
look at some royal attendance over the years! Greek and British
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A sense of normality - Changing of the Guard takes place for the first time in 17 months
23rd July 2021
On Thursday, for the first time since
March 2020, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards performed the
Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle. The ceremony marks the
moment when soldiers who are currently on duty, the Old Guard,
exchange places with the New Guard. [getty…
School holidays are starting this week,
and royal-related sites across the UK are preparing to welcome
families with activities and features for all ages. There are many
different programmes and events happening throughout the summer,
with something for everyone. Blenheim Palace Although Blenheim
Palace was never a royal residence, it has very close royal
connections. Located in…
A local woman has used her talents to
raise money for the NHS. Margaret Seaman, a Norfolk knitter, has
knitted a model of Sandringham House, including other buildings and
elements from the Sandringham Estate. The 92-year-old has created a
sizeable knitted version of…
Royal Collection Trust sees operating loss of £36 million due to pandemic
16th July 2021
The Royal Collect Trust annual accounts
show it experienced operating losses of £36 million over the last
year because of the pandemic. The charity warns it’s expecting it
will take several years before visitor numbers and trading activity
at royal residences…
Canada has a new Governor General after
Julie Payette resigned in January of 2021, amidst serious bullying
and harassment allegations in her office. On Tuesday 6 July, the
Prime Minister’s Office announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
has approved Mary Simon’s appointment as the next Governor General
of Canada. This is an historic appointment, as Simon is the first
Indigenous person to…
The Royal Family is known around the
world for its pomp and pageantry, and if you’re looking for a job
that puts you in the thick of these exciting and historic events,
there’s a current vacancy that might be up your street. The Royal
Parks are looking for a…
A Household Cavalry horse that played a
leading role at the weddings of both Prince William and Prince
Harry has retired after 18 dedicated years of service.
22-year-old Empress, a Cavalry Black charger, will retire to
The Horse Trust – a sanctuary for retired…
Royal weddings bring all kinds of
expectations and among them is one filled with sparkle and glitter.
For we all assume a royal bride will arrive for her marriage
wearing a tiara. When the wedding will result in them becoming a
consort or consort in waiting, the expectation is even higher.
However, some of the most high profile royal brides of recent times
have decided to ditch the diadem. Royal…
