While Queen Elizabeth II’s Norman
Hartnell Coronation gown remains one of the most important pieces
of clothing worn in the twentieth century, another Hartnell gown
took an important place in Australian history. In 1954, a young
Queen Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch to ever visit
Australia and nearly three quarters of the population saw her in
person on her 58 day tour of the…
Poignant style pick from Queen Camilla for Australian arrival
19th October 2024
Queen Camilla made a style statement as
she and King Charles landed in Australia to begin a six day
visit. Although it was dark and rainy when Their Majesties
arrived at Sydney Airport, Queen Camilla chose a bold and bright
outfit for their first day of the…
Liam Payne, a former member of One
Direction, has died at the age of 31. He shot to stardom as a
teenager and in over a decade as one of the biggest names in music,
became involved in campaigns to support young people increase their
own opportunities. It was work that…
The tiara made for a queen's coronation that is now lost forever
16th October 2024
A tiara created for King Edward VII and
Queen Alexandra’s 1902 coronation was at the centre of one of the
most dramatic heists of the twenty-first century. At the turn of
the 20th century, the Duke of Portland commissioned a new tiara for
his Duchess. He turned to Cartier, a proven favourite, to create
the scroll-designed tiara. It featured many cushion-cut and
briolette-cut diamonds…
Prince George of Wales has much of his
life planned out for him as second-in-line to the British throne.
However, it turns out that he may just have another career path in
mind. Desmond MacCarthy, the owner of Wiveton Hall Cafe in Norfolk,
shared that the young…
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands has
visited a new exhibition that she stars in herself. The
former Dutch queen was at the Palais Het Loo to see a new
exhibition, Queens by Andy Warhol. The exhibition features sixteen
portraits of four queens whose reigns have…
Buckingham Palace has announced that King
Charles and Queen Camilla will host an incoming State Visit in
early December. The King and Queen will be hosting The Emir
of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
and his first wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin
Suhaim Al Thanki from Tuesday, 3 December to Wednesday 4
December. The Amir and his wife…
The King’s Foundation is back in the
spotlight with an important new project. The One Show visited
Dumfries House in Cumnock, Ayrshire to learn more about the Future
Textiles programme which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Cameras were invited in to see this…
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took a
very poignant photo when they visited a meaningful home on Malta.
The Duke and Duchess arrived in Malta on Monday for a four day
trip. The trip is celebrating Malta’s 60th anniversary as an
independent nation and honouring…
The Royal Family is wishing a Happy
Birthday to The Duke of Kent today as he is celebrating his 89th
birthday. And as well as congratulations from King Charles and
Queen Camilla, The Duke was serenaded by his old regiment. The
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards arrived on his front doorstep at
Kensington Palace to play ”Happy Birthday”. The Duke was joined by
his wife, the Duchess…
