Many know Prince William and Catherine as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William immediately assumed the traditional title of an heir to the throne of England and became Duke of Cornwall. For the first day following the accession of King…
The royal tradition of placing wedding bouquets on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
5th November 2023
It is one of the most poignant moments in a British royal wedding: the moment the bride’s bouquet is placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey.
Its origin dates back to 23 April 1923, with the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York and Lady…
Princess Anne's personal tribute to her mother captures imaginations
5th November 2023
More than a year after her death, Queen Elizabeth II is still dictating tendencies, at least for her children. As King Charles and Queen Camilla headed back to the UK following a four-day official visit to Kenya, Princess Anne attended the Choral Evensong in London’s…
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay—as William and Catherine are known in Scotland—stepped out for a series of engagements in Moray and Inverness on Thursday, highlighting the importance of nature in young people’s mental health.
The royal couple’s visit began at Burghead Primary School in Moray to view the work of outdoor activity charity Outfit Moray and participate in activities…
The poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II from Princess Anne
4th November 2023
The Princess Royal has worn one of her late mother’s favourite cloaks to a London event and it’s become one of this year’s royal style statements. Â
Princess Anne wore her mother’s Admiral’s Cloak to attend a Choral Evensong at Temple Church, a royal…
Prince George is preparing for special event
2nd November 2023
Prince George, 10, is preparing for a special athletic event.
The Prince is training for a triathlon, made up of cycling, running and swimming at his school. He has even reportedly been putting talcum powder in his shoes to prepare.
This was all revealed by Prince…
The intriguing tale of the sparkling diamonds worn for an historic visit
31st October 2023
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines. And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the decision of Queen Camilla to wear it on day one of an historic State Visit to Kenya has…
The good luck gift which turned into one of the most famous pieces of royal jewellery
30th October 2023
The Royal Family has many notable pieces of jewellery in its collection and rubies feature heavily.
Considered one of the traditional cardinal gems along with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond, the ruby is known as the birthstone for July. The word…
The modern gem that has become one of the most famous and historic royal jewels of all
30th October 2023
It’s just over four decades old but it has a place in royal history all of its own.
When Catherine Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010, she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal engagement ring of all time: the late…
The poignant moment shared by Queen Elizabeth II in the last months of her reign with her granddaughter, Lady Louise
30th October 2023
In the last months of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II shared a very special moment with her youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor.
As she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2022, just months before her death, Her Late Majesty beamed with pride as she watched Lady Louise take part in the event.
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Louise’s parents, watched from…