From the introduction of the first English Monarch [William the Conqueror] in 1066, Monarchs ruled absolutely, with no requirement for public input, government or indeed any opportunity for it, with the exception of a comparatively weak and more-or-less disregarded charter under Henry I in 1100.
This almost absolute, unquestioned autocracy continued for nearly 200 years until a revolution took…
New law calling for women to inherit hereditary titles passes first stage in Parliament
5th March 2019
A bill calling for the law to be changed so that women can inherit titles and hereditary peerages has passed its first stage in the House of Commons.
Conservative MP Philip Davies introduced a Ten Minute Rule motion in the Commons on Tuesday which called on the law to…
Today, the Queen hosts a reception in London to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. The ceremony itself took place on July 1st 1969 at Caernarfon Castle, watched by thousands at the ancient royal site and many more on TV. It…
The Queen Mother’s determination to keep her distance from Wallis Simpson is at the heart of a new TV programme. In ‘Queen Mum: the Reluctant Queen’, her attitude towards the Duchess of Windsor is examined with one letter, describing her as a ‘’naughty lady’’, taking centre stage.
The description of Wallis came in a letter penned by Elizabeth to her own mother-in-law, Queen Mary. In…
On Tuesday, 5 March, a special reception will be held at Buckingham Palace in honour of Prince Charles, who is this year celebrating 50 years as the Prince of Wales. Hosted by Her Majesty The Queen, the reception is expected to be attended by all of the senior members of the…
The Queen's controversial style pick for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales
1st March 2019
When Queen Elizabeth II invested her eldest son Prince Charles with the title of Prince of Wales in a ceremony on 1 July 1969 at Caernarfon Castle in Wales, it was the latest in a storied and solemn show of monarchy and there were absolutely no complaints about the…
They are famously close royal sisters and now they’re sharing centre stage at a very special event. As the final preparations are made for the exhibition of clothes from Princess Eugenie’s wedding, it’s been confirmed that the maid of honour outfit chosen by the bride’s sister, Princess Beatrice, will also feature in the display.
Beatrice’s deep blue two piece suit…
Included amongst the works read as a young woman by Princess Alix of Hesse, later Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918), were – according to letters that she wrote to her eldest sister, Victoria, Princess Louis of Battenberg – Guizot’s Reformation de la…
It is the oldest Order of Chivalry in Britain, linking the 21st century with the medieval era and today it got new members. Buckingham Palace has announced that the Order of the Garter is to welcome two new appointments.
Dame Mary Peters, the Olympic gold medallist who has…
The Duchess of Kent meets Sheku Kanneh-Mason - the cellist who performed at Harry & Meghan's wedding
22nd February 2019
The Duchess of Kent met 19-year-old musician Sheku Kanneh-Mason this week as she welcomed him as an ambassador to her charity, Future Talent.
Sheku was crowned as the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2016, and performed at the wedding of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex last year.
Photo Credit: Williams Tchoumbou
The Duchess of Kent was a guest at the wedding and heard the cellist play first…
