Not all kings and queens are born in
castles. The tale of the longest reigning Monarch in British
history began in a London townhouse. To be precise, No 17, Bruton
Street, Mayfair – for that iswhere Elizabeth II was born. In the
1920s this now famous address was the London townhouse of the Earl
and Countess of Strathmore. Their residence in the capital had
already featured in one…
Prince William, Princess Charlotte and the comedian who a future king channelled with his dad joke
20th April 2024
During a recent engagement, Prince
William was ‘channeling his inner Jack Whitehall’ as he told
Princess Charlotte’s favourite dad joke. But who exactly is Jack
Whitehall? Born in London, the University of Manchester grad is an
English comedian, actor…
The Prince of Wales promised to keep
looking after his wife as he was handed a card for Catherine on his
first public engagement since she announced she is being treated
for cancer. Prince William was given get well message for his wife
by Rachel Candappa, one of the…
She was marrying a king’s son, a royal
duke who was fifth in line to a throne. Her wedding was hugely
anticipated, the latest in a series of magnificent marriages in a
dynasty that still sparkled despite a continental turn against
monarchy that had seen many of its most closely related royal
families toppled from power. And yet this royal bride was
determined to do things her own way. When…
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…
The Duke of Kent might be stepping aside
as Colonel of the Scots Guards but he has claimed a place in the
history books as he does so. The Duke, 88, has held the role for 50
years, the longest tenure of anyone as Colonel of the Regiment.
Prince Edward will formally…
The Princess Royal was in a hard hat and
high vis jacket as she got to grips with a new project. Princess
Anne is the sponsor of HMS Venturer, the Royal Navy’s newest
frigate, which is currently under construction in Rosyth. As work
continued, the Princess Royal was given a tour of the assembly
facility. Wearing safety clothes, she was given an overview of the
work involved in building…
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…
Prince William and Prince George were on
hand to cheer on their team as one of Europe’s top football
competitions reached a crucial stage. The first and second in line
to the throne watched Aston Villa aim for glory in the UEFA Europa
Conference League. [getty…
Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother lived
most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic
detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really
sure exactly where the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more
to get people guessing than the Queen Mum herself. In 1980, as
preparations were under way for her eightieth birthday
celebrations, a Clarence House press officer…
