Kensington Palace is now known as a
quieter royal residence where members of the extended royal family
live away from prying eyes. However, it was at the heart of both
the Stuart and the Hanoverian dynasties. A royal retreat for
a king and queen In 1605, Sir George Coppin began building a
two-storey mansion in the Jacobean style in the village of
Kensington where he lived with his family.
The lone remaining part of what was once Europe's largest palace
11th August 2025
Banqueting House is now a popular event
location in the heart of Whitehall, with London Fashion Week shows
frequently using the space. However, the seventeenth century relic
has had many lives. Banqueting House is the only surviving part of
Whitehall Palace, once…
The Princess Royal is celebrating her
75th birthday this August, a major milestone for everyone. She has
long been recognised as one of the hardest working royals in the
family and has quietly become a favourite with the public. And as
such, she has several memorable…
While the late Queen Elizabeth II loved
her corgis more than anything, and King Charles and Queen Camilla
adore their terriers, one royal couple enshrined their love of dogs
in another way. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived a somewhat
limited life, largely in France, after Edward abdicated the throne
in December 1936. The couple, were known for their extravagant ways
and they were…
The US designer whose big blazers are the piece that every style conscious royal loves
8th August 2025
Like us, queens and princesses everywhere
have realised the power of a good blazer. The right piece will be
versatile and make a statement. And as the Princess of Wales just
showed, Veronica Beard has quietly become the go-to brand for
blazers. The Royal Foundation…
If you are a royal history buff and you
find yourself in London over the next few months, you will be
spoilt for choice for exhibitions. Cartier at the Victoria and
Albert Museum is one of the biggest exhibitions of the year. It
includes over 350 pieces spanning the…
The Princess Royal has carried out a very
important meeting in Dublin but managed to add in an engagement
that suited her to perfection. As well as hosting a farewell
meeting with outgoing President Michael D. Higgins, the Princess
headed to a very famous equestrian event in the Irish capital.
Princess Anne marks special anniversary Ever the dedicated
horsewoman, Her Royal Highness…
This rarely seen royal tiara was accidentally borrowed for decades by someone who wasn't meant to wear it
6th August 2025
This week marks the 125th anniversary of
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s birth. She was born on 4 August
1900 and became Duchess of York on her marriage to the second son
of George V in 1923. Her husband became King in December 1936 and
from that point onwards, the…
The beautiful duchess who became chatelaine of one of the most famous palaces in the world as well as a firm royal favourite
6th August 2025
Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American
socialite, became the Duchess of Marlborough in 1895 when she
married Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She
would quickly become a royal favourite and she is back in the
spotlight again. Consuelo was the it-girl of…
Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend
4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable
around the world. While much has been written about her father and
paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal
family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it was from this side of the family
that The Queen’s closest confidante and lifelong best friend
emerged: her cousin Margaret…
