British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen's Reign in Style: sister of the bride

When her fashionista sister married at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960, all eyes were on the stunning wedding dress of Princess Margaret, but The Queen’s beautiful blue evening gown also drew accolades that day. Designed by court designer Norman Hartnell, The Queen sported a belted turquoise faille and lace evening gown with a full skirt and matching bolero to the wedding of Princess Margaret…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge speaks of the pain of pandemic separations

During a visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, the Duchess of Cambridge got candid about the pain many people have felt when separating from their loved ones during the global health crisis. It has been a little over two years since the coronavirus pandemic began. The Duchess acknowledged the difficulties students across the world faced when learning from home and how it was tough…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Bob Marley and the Duke: Prince William's many references to the reggae star during his visit to Jamaica

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travel on their first royal tour of the Caribbean, their itinerary has taken them to Trench Town, Kingston – the birthplace of reggae music. The Duke and Duchess headed to the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley. There, they joined in on some live music and even took their own try at playing the drums. As they…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen's first televised Christmas Message

“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.” The Queen uttered these words on Christmas Day 1957 during her first televised Christmas Message, broadcast live from the Long Library at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. In…
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