It was a low key royal wedding, set
against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the
marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu
Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that
would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of
its most challenging times. Prince Henry, third son of King George
V and Queen Mary, had…
How King Charles turned to his beloved grandfather, George VI, for two symbols of royal power
6th November 2023
King Charles III is about to open
Parliament for the first time in his reign and he’ll have a very
special link to his beloved grandfather, the UK’s last king before
him, as he does it. For Charles III is set to wear the Robe of
State that first belonged to…
The Prince of Wales was offered a new
role after helping a Dragon Boat team to victory in Singapore.
After his team’s boat cruised to a win at the Marina Reservoir, the
captain, Chris Bosher, offered him a seat for the next big race
which takes place in two…
It is one of the most symbolic pieces of
jewellery in the royal collection and it could be about to get a
new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king
but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen
Camilla could continue that tradition and wear the George IV State
Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s
reign. To be…
Every Remembrance Day, one might notice a
particular flower appearing, a red poppy. Often put onto a pin, the
poppy is now the universally recognised flowers of remembrance for
those who gave their lives for their country. It has become a key
piece of the royal…
The Prince of Wales arrived in Singapore
over the weekend for the annual Earthshot Prize awards, receiving a
king’s welcome at the Changi Airport. William paid a visit to the
Jewel, an entertainment and shopping complex connected to one of
the airport’s terminals…
The Duchess of Edinburgh pays tribute at Remembrance service in Canada
6th November 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh began an
official visit to Canada over the weekend, focusing largely on
military-related events on the first two days of her visit. The
Duchess arrived in Ontario on Friday to carry out engagements over
a five-day period related to the military and medical fields. Her
visit will see her carry out engagements on behalf of her Canadian
military appointments and…
The big question over King Charles at his first State Opening of Parliament as Monarch
5th November 2023
The first State Opening of Parliament of
the reign of King Charles III is set to take place in the early
days of November 2023 but ahead of this solemn event, steeped in
history, one big question remains. As His Majesty speaks before the
assembled politicians in the House of…
Why are William and Catherine known as Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland?
5th November 2023
Many know Prince William and Catherine as
the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under
a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Following the
death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William immediately
assumed the…
The royal tradition of placing wedding bouquets on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
5th November 2023
It is one of the most poignant moments in
a British royal wedding: the moment the bride’s bouquet is placed
on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. Its origin
dates back to 23 April 1923, with the wedding of Prince Albert,
Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. The Tomb of the Unknown
Warrior was dedicated on 11 November 1920, and King George V wrote
about the…
