British Royals

When Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in 1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to become his wife.Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into Westminster Abbey on…

Queen Camilla has followed one style lead of her mother in law, Queen Elizabeth II, with devotion. Her Majesty is very fond of that rather regal accessory, the brooch. And her latest pick has cemented the place of a rather unusual jewel as a modern royal favourite.A visit to Ascot saw Queen Camilla wear an appropriately shaped horseshoe brooch. This particular gem has proven to be something of…

Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise.The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do with a crown.Andy WakefieldPrince Richard’s ‘jubilee’ was, in fact, to mark his fifty years in a role…

The Duke of Kent has paid tribute to those killed in the bombing of Dresden as he joined commemorations marking the 80th anniversary.The Duke joined a circle of remembrance in the heart of Dresden. Prince Edward held hands with others as they formed a circle around the old town. The act takes place every year on the anniversary of the bombing as a way of remembering those killed then and…