One of the most touching stories about
Prince Philip took place in 1963 in Washington D.C. after the
assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. Prince
Philip flew to Washington to attend the funeral and express
condolences on behalf of The Queen and met First Lady Jackie
Kennedy and the Kennedy family. President and First Lady Kennedy
had two children: Caroline and John Jr. John…
Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign was truly historic: an official biography needs volumes to tell it all
2nd October 2023
As the first anniversary of the death of
Queen Elizabeth II passes, the focus changes. A year was
traditionally the formal period of court mourning. Once it was
done, the grieving clothes were put away and things altered. It is
no longer just a matter of missing the Monarch…
It’s a title with a potent history, held
by some of the best known names in English royal history. Over 700
years since it was first created, it remains a familiar royal
dukedom. There have been six Dukes of Gloucester throughout
history, the first created in 1385…
It was the beginning of a royal chapter
which would make history time and time again. On November 20th
1947, the ceremony which joined Princess Elizabeth and Prince
Philip as wife and husband was described by one of the clergy
involved as ”in all essentials, exactly the same as it would have
been for any cottager who might be married this afternoon”. And
just like everyone who said…
The Princess of Wales to miss this year's Earthshot Prize to support Prince George at important time at school
29th September 2023
Kensington Palace has confirmed that the
Princess of Wales won’t be at the Earthshot Prize ceremony this
autumn for family reasons. The Princess will stay behind to support
Prince George who has school exams at the same time as the awards
event. This year’s…
A life dedicated to the crown: the many decades of service of the Duke of Kent
29th September 2023
For 70 years, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
has led a life of service to the crown. Edward, the son of Prince
George, Duke of Kent, and the grandson of King George V will turn
88 this year. Ahead of his birthday, here is a look back at his
seven decades of service. [getty…
The Princess of Wales’s campaign for the
early years continued in Kent on Wednesday morning as the royal
joined a portage session for families with special educational
needs children. The visit to The Orchards, billed by the Royal
Foundation Centre for Early Childhood as a way to “highlight the
importance of support for neurodiversity in early childhood,” saw
Catherine joining in a play…
They are some of the most famous royal
engagement rings in the world and many of them are far from just
diamonds. From the Queen Mother to Princess Eugenie, sapphires are
a popular choice amongst the Windsors. However, other women have
also worn rubies, emeralds, and a…
A touching gift for Prince Edward as he follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II
27th September 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh is currently on an
important overseas visit but amidst the diplomacy came a touching
moment that linked him to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
During his visit to Turkey, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh is
set to meet with Turkish President…
As she made her way from Leeds to
Lancaster, the Princess of Wales toured textile manufacturers,
coming into contact with a personal and royal history. Starting her
day at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, Catherine was given a tour and met
with employees. AW Hainsworth has familial ties to the Princess of
Wales. Her paternal ancestors, Noel and Olive Middleton, owned a
local woolen manufacturer and…
