When William Herschel discovered the
seventh planet from the Sun in 1781, it marked a historic moment in
astronomy. But what is less well known is that Uranus was almost
named Georgium Sidus – or “George’s Star” – in honour of King
George III, a gesture reflecting the royal patronage that supported
Herschel’s work. According to NASA, Herschel initially proposed
Georgium Sidus as the…
Sometimes we overlook the figures
operating behind the scenes – those who made key decisions and were
involved in some of the more questionable episodes in English
history. Here are a few notorious individuals who left their mark
for all the wrong reasons. Queen…
King George III is well known to history
– remembered as the monarch who lost the American colonies, the
father of a large family, and a man who struggled with mental
illness later in life. His early years are often recalled for his
devoted family life, especially his…
With King Charles III now firmly
established on the throne, attention is beginning to shift toward
the generations to come – and, inevitably, toward Prince George,
the second in line to the throne. While it is widely assumed he
will one day become King George VII, royal tradition suggests the
reality could be more nuanced. When a new monarch accedes, they are
entitled to choose their regnal…
The Princess Royal is one of the most
dedicated members of the Royal Family, spending decades faithfully
supporting her mother and now her brother. However, she has also
quietly became a fashion icon for her majorly green approach to her
wardrobe. Princess Anne loves…
He was the monarch who had to fight for a
throne but then relied on a mistress for advice with a queen who
arrived at court to find another holding power. And in the middle
of their marriage was a woman with ambition, brains and no sense of
self control. Our special read…
How Queen Elizabeth II's Ladies-in-Waiting said an emotional goodbye to their mistress and friend
14th August 2025
When Queen Elizabeth II made her final
journey to Westminster Hall in September 2022, a familiar group of
women stood waiting in silent tribute. Dressed in black, heads
bowed, they were not just royal aides or ceremonial figures. They
were the Queen’s Ladies-in-Waiting – her most trusted confidantes
and, in many cases, her dearest friends. For decades, they had
moved quietly behind the…
It sounds like the plot of a historical
drama rather than a modern monarchy concern: a reigning monarch
dies suddenly, leaving behind a pregnant consort and a kingdom
unsure of who the next sovereign will be. Yet this precise scenario
has long been anticipated within the…
It’s puzzled historians for centuries but
now one of the pressing questions hanging over one of the most
famous royal artefacts in the world has an answer. And it sheds a
new light on the reign of the king it celebrates, William the
Conqueror. The conquest that gave him…
Canada, Bosnia, and Beyond: What Sophie’s 2025 Royal Tour Calendar Says About the Future of the Monarchy
12th August 2025
While the royal spotlight often drifts
toward palace drama or the headline-grabbing antics of its more
outspoken members, a quiet revolution is underway within the House
of Windsor – and its architect is not a king, a prince, or a future
queen. It’s Sophie – the Duchess of Edinburgh. Her 2025 royal tour
calendar reads less like a ceremonial to-do list and more like a
foreign policy…
