At the main entrance of Westminster Abbey
lies the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the body of an unknown
British soldier from the First World War. On 11 November 1920, the
body was brought from France to be buried at The Abbey. While there
is one body that lies in The Abbey, it was between themselves and
three other heroes who would be put to rest there. On 7 November
1920, four bodies covered in…
They are the people who will one day
reign and their role has an importance that pervades every element
of their lives. Being the heir means preparation for a throne that
starts early and only ends with accession. From the first in lines
who grew up in pole position to those…
While the Prince and Princess of Wales
spend their time between Kensington Palace and Adelaide Cottage,
one other home of theirs holds special meaning – Anmer Hall.
Located about 110 miles north of London and Northfolk, the home was
a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth…
The history-making Kensington Palace and the admired attraction it is today
27th September 2023
It is one of London’s most popular
tourist attractions and a symbol of modern members of the Royal
Family, Kensington Palace. It is a royal residence with a history
dating back to the 17th century; it is what it is today after King
William III and Queen Mary II bought the property, then known as
Nottingham House, in the summer of 1689. For £20,000, William and
Mary bought the property…
The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle
25th September 2023
Located in the English county of
Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the
British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has
withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the
happiest moments for the Royal Family. The…
Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is
Balmoral Castle, a favourite of the Royal Family for over a
century. While it is widely known as a favourite of Her Late
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it’s also known for its “Balmoral
Test.” Essentially, it’s known as an…
Tucked in the Scottish countryside of
Aberdeenshire is Balmoral Castle – a 500,000-acre country estate
beloved by the Royal Family for nearly two centuries, particularly
Queen Elizabeth II. [getty src=”1262699668″ width=”594″
height=”430″ tld=”com”] Throughout her 96 years, she spent many
summers at the castle, from visiting her grandparents, King George
V and Queen Mary…
The Regalia of Sweden: a hidden treasure that tells a story
1st September 2023
Like many other monarchies, Sweden also
has a patrimony of crown jewels, each with its own history and
precious metals and stones. Since 1907, however, the regalia
has not been worn by members of the family but rather put on
display during important moments like…
Rosendal Palace is one of the
lesser-known royal buildings in Sweden, but that doesn’t mean it is
less spectacular. Located on the island of Djurgården, in
central Stockholm, it was erected between 1823 and 1827 for King
Karl XIV Johan – none other than Jean…
For more than 300 years, St James’s
Palace has been the setting for some of the most important moments
in royal history. Serving as the residence for monarchs of England
until the reign of Queen Victoria, today it is still the home of
several members of the Royal Family but primarily a working palace.
Located in Westminster, the palace was built by Henry VIII in 1531.
This makes it even older…
