”Around the Tomb of the Unknown
Warrior were arranged spring flowers symbolic of remembrance,
including sprigs of rosemary, bay for virtue, bluebells and
forget-me-nots for constancy of love, daffodils for chivalry,
cowslips, and lilac for memories of youth. ” These words,
inscribed on the Coronation Roll of King Charles III and Queen
Camilla, recall one of the most poignant tributes made…
Letters of Credentials, also known as
Credentials Letters, are one of the most ancient tools of
diplomacy, and their delivery to the Head of State marks the
official beginning of the posting of a specific Ambassador to a
specific country – which, in turn, determines what…
The time The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Kentucky Derby, fulfilling a lifelong dream
4th May 2024
Queen Elizabeth II was a huge supporter
of horse racing and was one of the sport’s most prominent owners,
so it is hardly a surprise that in her free time, the monarch could
often be seen on a racecourse. Her late Majesty became a regular
face at some the UK’s best…
It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring
with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular
pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines
are all rather striking. And as the gem is the birthstone for May,
now seems a good time to look at that rarest of royal sparklers –
the emerald engagement ring. Queen Victoria’s serpent ring
Engagement rings were…
On 20 January 1936, Britain’s King George
V died. George V was a popular monarch with strong public morals,
his son, the Prince of Wales acceded to the throne upon his
father’s death. He became King Edward VIII, a name chosen as
opposed to King David as there had been no…
There are a number of events in English
royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the
warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of
James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life
and would be questioned for…
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 her historic
State Visit to Kenya in 2023…
The Louvre is one of the most-visited
museums in the world today with over eight million visitors
annually. However, it originally was the Palais du Louvre- a royal
residence on the Right Bank of the Seine. The first castle on this
site was built in the late twelfth…
On 29 April 2024, it will be 13 years
since the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot. Like
many royal weddings, millions crossed the globe tuned in to watch
the affair. A royal spectacle with numbers to match. Over 60
million people tuned in to watch Ahead…
There were several important pieces and
jewels on display at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation on
6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Three stones, in particular, were
centre of attention in the Abbey when The Queen wore Queen Mary’s
crown. And the gems are amongst the most famous of all royal jewel:
the Cullinan Diamonds. Buckingham Palace has officially
announced that Queen…