British Royals

The stunning tiara that passed from a queen to a duchess

While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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British Royals

In the pink: royal cousins co-ordinate as they join the Prince of Wales for a garden party

Prince William was joined at the latest Buckingham Palace garden party by several of his cousins. While they don’t normally attend the event, they made a fashionable statement. Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall all attended the garden party at Buckingham Palace this week. Although none of the three women are working members of the Royal Family, each chose an…
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British Royals

A royal debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

There was a royal debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and it added a wild element to the famous event.Lady Amelia Windsor, 43rd in line to the throne, displayed a wildflower garden at Chelsea for 2024.Working with Kent Wildflower Seeds, Lady Amelia has designed a special plot focused on rustic blooms including ragged robin and common toadflax.She collaborated with garden guru, Tabi…
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King Charles III

King Charles takes to the stage at the Royal Opera House

The King has taken to the stage to support one of the Royal Opera’s most important members.King Charles attended a gala performance for Antonio Pappano, the longest-serving Music Director in Royal Opera history. Pappano spent 22 years at the Royal Opera House, and his storied career was celebrated with several performances. After the performance, His Majesty joined Pappano and the…
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