It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is
part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war
in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the
decision of Queen Camilla to wear it on day one of an historic
State Visit to Kenya has ensured…
The good luck gift which turned into one of the most famous pieces of royal jewellery
30th October 2023
The Royal Family has many notable pieces
of jewellery in its collection and rubies feature heavily.
Considered one of the traditional cardinal gems along with
amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond, the ruby is known as the
birthstone for July. The word “ruby”…
The modern gem that has become one of the most famous and historic royal jewels of all
30th October 2023
It’s just over four decades old but it
has a place in royal history all of its own. When Catherine
Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010,
she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal
engagement ring of all time: the late Diana…
The poignant moment shared by Queen Elizabeth II in the last months of her reign with her granddaughter, Lady Louise
30th October 2023
In the last months of her reign, Queen
Elizabeth II shared a very special moment with her youngest
granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor. As she attended the
Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022, just months before her death,
Her Late Majesty beamed with pride as she watched Lady Louise take
part in the event. Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Louise’s
parents, watched from the…
The tiara that began as an anniversary present and became a favourite of a trio of queens
30th October 2023
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie
with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a
strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is
the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara. In 1888,
the then Prince and Princess of…
Westminster Abbey has been entwined with
royalty since its foundation. There is a long and storied history
of the monarchs who rest at Westminster Abbey, stretching from the
1060s to the War of the Roses, into the Tudor era, and beyond.
Rulers and consorts lie together…
King Charles and Queen Camilla in Kenya: what to expect from an historic State Visit
26th October 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla will
undertake their first Commonwealth visit when they visit Kenya
later this month. Buckingham Palace has announced that the King and
Queen have been invited to Kenya for a State Visit between 31
October and 3 November, and that they will “celebrate the warm
relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic
partnership they continue to forge”…
It was a royal wedding that made history
and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever
members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley.
The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and,
alongside her husband, spend decades…
The Coronation of King Charles III and
Queen Camilla made history for the Monarch in more ways than one.
For this was the first time in British history that a king called
Charles saw his consort crowned. Although The King is the third to
rule with this name, neither of…
The King and Queen met members of the
UK-Kenyan community as they prepare for their latest State Visit.
Their Majesties head to Kenya for a four day visit at the end of
October and ahead of their departure, they welcomed guests to
Buckingham Palace for a special reception. It was a chance to hear
about different experiences and to learn what the community wants
the royal visit to…
