British Royals

Prince Louis is already a bit of a royal superstar, known for his enjoyment of big events including the Platinum Jubilee where he all but stole the show. However, even before then, he was pulling surprises. When his parents announced they were naming their third child Louis, it was unexpected. While it was well used as a middle name by the House of Windsor and the House of Hanover, it hadn’t…

Of the memorials in Kensington Gardens, many share a close connection with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the most important to the latter being the ornate Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, known as the Albert Memorial, which was unveiled in 1872 and restored in recent memory. The statue to the great doctor Edward Jenner (1749-1823) was revealed by Prince Albert and has…

It’s among the lesser known sparklers in the royal collection but it has been passed among queens before they were majesties and it provides a fascinating glimpse into how family and dynasty intertwine.The Dorset Bow Brooch might not be one of the most famous of royal gems but its significance to the House of Windsor meant it took a starring role in the last major exhibition at…