As we transition into a new year, the Royal Family is transitioning into a new diary of engagements and royal tours.
While some members of the family have their plans announced, there will be a number of engagements and tours kept under wraps until the last minute because of security concerns. We do know King Charles and Queen Camilla will be traveling to Canada in May. It follows criticism…
Review: 'A Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown' by Anne Glenconner
21st December 2023
When I saw a post about “Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown” by Anne Glenconner, I was immediately intrigued. It’s not often you hear from the people who worked behind palace walls. I was excited to learn more about the…
Nearly 25 years after her grandfather George V became the first to deliver a Christmas broadcast, Queen Elizabeth II would carry on the tradition and create history in her own way. Christmas 1957, The Queen’s Christmas broadcast was televised for the first time. During…
Royal Christmas celebrations from history: puddings, tournaments and unruly bishops
13th December 2023
The traditions of a royal Christmas have developed over the centuries and the celebrations of past monarchs seem as strange to us today as our own festivities might seem to them. The royal Christmas has taken many shapes over the centuries – here we look at some of the most intriguing regal celebrations.
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How Sandringham became the favourite royal home for Christmas celebrations
11th December 2023
Following the 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son, King Charles has so far carried out the tradition of celebrating Christmas at Sandringham, the beloved country estate in Norfolk.
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Every year, the Royal Family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might be a bit more fancy than…
Royal Christmas traditions have evolved through the centuries. Some are based in ancient history, others are ones that the family would create over time. Some are no longer and some have evolved into what we know a royal Christmas to be today.
In the 1800s, the then-Princess Victoria enjoyed many Christmases at Kensington Palace. Christmas Eve 1832, the future monarch wrote in her journal how…
When it comes to Christmas gifts, the Royal Family are just like the rest of us
6th December 2023
Millions of families across the world exchange holiday gifts and the Royal Family is no exception. In fact, their gifts might be a little more silly than the ones you’re giving to your loved ones.
Every year on Christmas Eve, members of the Royal Family gather at…
Every Christmas, we expect the Royal Family to go to Sandringham for their annual Christmas Day church service and later, hear a speech from the Monarch. While that is the tradition in the 21st century, the days of the Royal Family celebrating Christmas in a big way date…
Review: Diana Las Vegas brings refreshing perspective to Diana themed-exhibitions
28th September 2023
There have been dozens of Diana, Princess of Wales exhibits across the world. Some, take a look at her life just through photographs, and others, tell her story through fashion. When in Las Vegas, I had the chance to go to the Princess Diana & The Royals: The Exhibition. I have been to several Diana-related exhibits throughout my life, and I’d say this is one of my favourites.
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