British Royals

The oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and a dramatic story of hiding and hope

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30th July 2023
King Charles III is the first British monarch to begin his reign in the 21st century but he’s been followed throughout his rule by history. After the ceremony of the Coronation, a special service in Edinburgh saw him presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain.The Honours of Scotland, the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom, are on permanent display at the Crown Room in…
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Prince Philip

Prince Philip's role in solving brutal murder revealed

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29th July 2023
80 years ago, the brutal execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family took place in Russia, with the family’s remains not being discovered for many decades later.It was partly thanks to the late Prince Philip that the murder-mystery was solved, with His Royal Highness helping to identify the bodies of the Russian Imperial Family.The Tsar, Tsarina Alexandra, their five children, and…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla meets her husband's edible likeness in traditional summer visit

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27th July 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla kept up with a royal summer tradition and visited the Sandringham Flower Show. On 26th July, Their Majesties stepped out of the House on the royal estate and were greeted by the staff and volunteers that organise the event each year. And there was something to smile about when, soon into their visit, they came across a pie that was created to resemble King…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Government plans tight control of Queen Elizabeth II's name

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22nd July 2023
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and until her death in September 2022, she was only the monarch that the majority of the British population had known. However, the government has warned that her name will be closely controlled.The Cabinet Office has released guidance that businesses, organisations, pubs, parks, and more will need to apply to use Queen…
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