Queen Victoria amassed a major collection of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her Golden Jubilee.
In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the throne, the Countess of Stratford led the “Women of the British Empire” in collecting funds for a gift to the monarch to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
The future queen of the Netherlands, Catharina-Amalia, got a lesson in soft diplomacy this week as she joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, at a glittering dinner ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague.
The royal family welcomed world leaders…
A sentimental tiara beloved by Queen Elizabeth II to form the heart of her national memorial
25th June 2025
The Cabinet Office has announced that Foster + Partners, a sustainable architecture and design firm, had won the contract to design the Queen Elizabeth II national memorial in St James’s Park.
In a statement, the Government shared that Foster + Partners’ design…
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been welcomed to Windsor Castle for a new meeting with King Charles.
President Zelensky arrived in the United Kingdom to discuss UK support before the NATO summit begins in the Hague. While in the UK, Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and The King.
The King welcomed the Ukrainian President to Windsor Castle for a private…
Queen Camilla ended Royal Ascot with a sparkling surprise as she wore an unusual royal gem not seen for decades.
The Queen chose a striking and rather large diamond brooch for the final day of the famous race meeting. As well as its appearance being a surprise, the gem…
There was disappointment for The King and Queen on the last day of Royal Ascot – even before the racing began – after it was revealed that their final runner of the week had been withdrawn.
The aptly named The King’s Falcon was due to run in the Golden…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed four puppies to the family, as has been revealed in a new picture to celebrate Prince William’s 43rd birthday.
To mark her husband’s birthday, Catherine took to social media, posting a photograph of the Prince sitting on the lawn with his furry family members.
Family dog Orla – a cocker spaniel – is understood to have…
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has taken part in his first State Council .
On 19 June, King Frederik presided over the State Council; all government ministers attend these council meetings to inform the Danish monarch of the government’s work. The Crown Prince of…
The Duchess of Edinburgh with a bridal touch at Royal Ascot on her wedding anniversary
19th June 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh made a nod to bridal fashion as she marked her wedding anniversary with a day out at Royal Ascot.
Sophie was at Ascot for Ladies Day which fell on June 19, the 26th anniversary of her marriage to Prince Edward. The couple said ‘I do’…
In the long and storied history of Royal Ascot, few moments shine as brightly as that summer afternoon in 2013 when Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to win the prestigious Gold Cup. The royal colours – purple, gold and scarlet -have graced many winners’ enclosures over the decades. But this was different. This was unscripted history.
Estimate, a bay filly bred by the…
