After weeks of speculation, it would now appear that the Prime Minister will be joined by his partner, Carrie Symonds, at Balmoral next month when they meet The Queen.
According to The Sun on Sunday, PM Boris Johnson will be accompanied by his girlfriend, Miss Symonds, for an informal barbecue in the grounds of Balmoral Castle alongside the 93-year-old Monarch.
A source told the newspaper…
Princess Charlotte: a historic royal wedding dress
17th August 2019
In the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Kensington Palace is preserved one of the most important wedding dresses in British history. Worn by Princess Charlotte (1796-1817) for her wedding on 2 May 1816 in the magnificent Crimson Drawing Room at Carlton House to Prince…
The highly-anticipated new series of Netflix’s hit programme The Crown finally has a release date, with an all-new cast appearing on screens November 17, including Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret. And it turns out, the actress has had an interesting run-in…
The historic Villa des Cèdres in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, once the summer home of Belgian royalty, has sold for a jaw-dropping 200 million Euro this month to an unspecified buyer.
The 18,000-square-foot property was built in 1830 and operated as an olive tree farm until it was acquired by the second King of Belgium, Leopold II, in 1904. He used it as a holiday home and spent time on the French…
Crisis talks take place between Buckingham Palace & Downing Street over The Queen's independence
11th August 2019
Extensive talks have been taking place between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street over the importance of The Queen’s independence after aides fear the monarch will be dragged into the Brexit crisis.
According to the Sunday Times, talks have been taking place…
Who will be The Queen's guests at Balmoral this year?
10th August 2019
The Queen arrived at Balmoral Castle a few days ago to officially begin her summer holiday. Each year, Her Majesty invites some speciallychosen guests to spenda few days with the monarch at her summer retreat.
As the 93-year-old’s time at Balmoral is in a…
Looking back at the wedding of George V and Queen Mary
6th August 2019
On 6 July 1893, another royal wedding was celebrated at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, between Prince George of Wales – created Duke of York in 1892 – and Princess Mary of Teck, the future George V and Queen Mary. Princess Mary of Teck had been betrothed in December 1891 to Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who had…
Augusta, Princess of Wales and Kew Gardens
31st July 2019
Ahead of Princess Alexandra’s upcoming visit to Kew Gardens, we’re taking a look back at its history and the story of Princess Augusta’s involvement in the 18th century.
Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg married George II’s son, Frederick…
The newly formed government of the United Kingdom has banned portraits of The Queen from being displayed in its Belfast headquarters.
According to the News Letter, The Northern Ireland Office has removed all portraits from its premises without any reason being…
Royal Weddings: Wedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall
30th July 2019
Just months after the high profile wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, Zara Phillips married her longtime boyfriend, Mike Tindall on 30 July 2011. It wasn’t a wedding full of cameras and politicians but an event with a down to earth feeling.
Zara Phillips is the granddaughter of The Queen and daughter of Anne, Princess Royal. Her father, Captain Mark Phillips, an English Olympic…