Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet will be on permanent display this year at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, as part of the museum’s 2019 bicentenary celebration to mark the births of both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, to whom of course, the museum owes its name. Displayed in the V&A Museum’s Jewellery Galleries, this magnificent coronet is among those pieces of…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex rejoiced at the arrival of Baby Sussex yesterday, and landmarks around London lit up in celebration of the good news last night.
As they did for the births of the Cambridge babies, two of the city’s iconic sights are shining in special…
The proud dad confirmed that a first name was still under consideration but the baby boy born to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex early on May 6th 2019 already has access to a title. The new seventh in line to the throne won’t be an HRH but he could take his…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed a son. Their baby boy was born at 5.26am on May 6th 2019 and now all expectations and adds another royal chapter to a day already filled with regal landmarks. Here’s a look at the royal milestones of May 6th.
A very modern wedding
London came to a standstill on May 6th 1960 when the Queen’s sister (and Baby Sussex’s great great aunt)…
In the summer of 1878, Queen Victoria’s second daughter, Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse, came to Eastbourne, because she had been ordered rest. The sojourn on the East Sussex coast was the gift of Queen Victoria to her daughter, (David Duff, Hessian Tapestry, 177)…
It was the gift of a grateful queen on behalf of the nation to a legendary soldier that ended up being criticised for its immense cost. But not even in the heyday of Queen Anne and the Duke of Marlborough did Blenheim Palace reach the decadent heights of a glittering…
Luxembourg is preparing to say a final farewell to Grand Duke Jean. His funeral takes place on May 4th with thousands of his fellow citizens expected to line the streets around the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Luxembourg City to show their respects. National mourning continues for the man who ruled the European nation for 36 years and who is held in much affection by many.
Since Jean’s death…
The wedding takes place at noon on May 18th 2019
The Queen will lead the Royal Family at the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston later this month. Her Majesty will be present at the service which takes place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor on Saturday…
Laughs at the Palace as Julia Donaldson's hat blows away as she collects CBE from Prince William
2nd May 2019
There were laughs at Buckingham Palace on Thursday morning after a sudden gust of wind blew Julia Donaldson’s hat away as she collected her CBE from the Duke of Cambridge.
The best-selling children’s author was awarded a CBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honours…
The Duchess of Cambridge's stylist receives an honour from Prince William at Buckingham Palace
2nd May 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge’s stylist and personal assistant, Natasha Archer, has been to Buckingham Palace to receive an honour from Prince William.
Natasha, who has worked for Catherine for over six years, was awarded as a member of the Royal Victorian Order in the 2019Â New Year Honours List.
The Royal Victorian Order is awarded to individuals who have personally served the monarch with…
