Queen Mary acquired many of the famous
jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her
choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the
most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right
into the 21st century by the Princess of Wales. However, it began
life over a century earlier when it became a favourite piece of
Queen Mary. Mary loved jewels and…
The Royal Family has a spectacular
jewellery collection that brings together many strands of history.
One of the most familiar sets also has one of the most interesting
stories and it goes back centuries. The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure
is an amethyst and diamond set that…
When Prince George joined his parents at
Buckingham Palace for a tea party for veterans following the VE Day
commemorations earlier this week, it marked a new chapter for the
second in line to the throne. Although the young prince is only
eleven years old, he has slowly been…
On VE Day in 1945 the Royal Family were at the heart of celebrations and for a very important reason
9th May 2025
On 8 May 1945, celebrations broke out for
Victory in Europe Day. Street parties took place across the country
as six long years of war were over. George VI and his family were
at the heart of VE Day, making several appearances as well as the
king making an historic speech. King George and Queen Elizabeth had
remained in London during the war, with their two daughters living
at Windsor Castle.
Following in his grandfather’s footsteps,
King Charles gave a speech to mark the anniversary of VE Day
exactly 80 years to the moment that King George VI spoke at the end
of the Second World War in Europe. George VI addressed the nation
at at 9pm on May 8 1945. At 9pm…
King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome some very important gusts to spectacular VE Day concert
9th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a
concert at Horse Guards Parade on 8 May 2025 to celebrate the 80th
anniversary of VE Day. They were joined by several other members of
the Royal Family, and some important guests. The real VIPs
were six veterans who were invited…
King Charles leads the Royal Family at Service of Thanksgiving marking 80 years since VE Day
8th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the
Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for a Service of Thanksgiving to
mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The King and Queen were
joined by The Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of
Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and
Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent for the service which
came exactly eighty years…
Although The King has a busy week this
week with several events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and
the second anniversary of his Coronation, he found time to help
celebrate beloved biologist Sir David Attenborough. King
Charles suited up to walk the…
Two years after their Coronation at
Westminster Abbey, The King and Queen unveiled their Coronation
State portraits at the National Gallery. The two portraits are on
display from 6 May to 5 June in the Central Room of the National
Gallery. After that, they will be on…
The symbols of majesty on show in the Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
6th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
unveiled their Coronation State Portraits that are now on display
at the National Gallery. The paintings reveal the historic and
personal choices that they made in their wardrobe for the
Coronation. Created by artist Peter Kuhfeld, His Majesty’s
formal portrait includes several indications of his position as
Monarch. The Imperial State Crown, only worn at…
