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) and Alice visited the seaside town with her family in what would poignantly prove to be the last holiday that they would…
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…
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 May 18th with a reception afterwards at Frogmore House.
Confirmation of the Queen’s attendance came as more details of…
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…
This Friday, 3 May, St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle will host Her Majesty The Queen’s service of the Royal Victorian Order, an event that is held every four years. The service is one of dedication for those who have been appointed to the order by the Sovereign, who uses their sole discretion when choosing appointments.Â
The Royal Victorian Order was created in April 1896 by Queen…
As Thais continue to protest the reign of King Rama X and the government, let’s take a look at the official residence of the King of Thailand.
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, also known as the Ambara Villa, is located within Bangkok’s Dusit Palace and…
It was the rural idyll where they entertained some of the most famous names of the 20th century and now the one time weekend retreat of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is on the market.
Le Moulin de la Tuilerie became a royal residence in 1952 when Edward and Wallis bought…
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Penny Mordaunt MP as the first ever female Secretary of State for Defence.
Ms Mordaunt’s appointment comes after Theresa May sacked her predecessor Gavin Williamson following an investigation into the leak of information from a National Security Meeting.
Mr Williamson denies he is the source of the leak saying neither him or his team…
