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 colours to honour the arrival
of Harry and Meghan’s first child. The London Eye has lit up the
night sky in the Union Jack…
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 father’s…
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…
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 the…
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 List for her…
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. The Royal Victorian Order was created
in April 1896 by Queen…
