The Princess Royal has become a steady
force in the Royal Family, known for her dedication to the Crown
and continual service. However, her birth was relatively quiet
compared to that of her elder brother. Princess Anne, born the
daughter of an heir The then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
had started their family on 14 November 1948 when their son and
eldest child, Prince Charles…
The Duchess of Edinburgh meets 105 year old veteran as they remember those lost in World War Two
12th August 2025
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end
of World War Two, the Duchess of Edinburgh has made a moving visit
to a 105 year old veteran. Sophie spent time with Jim Wren, a Royal
Marine veteran, with just days to go until the actual anniversary
of VJ Day. The Duchess of…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a very
subtle announcement about her plans for the autumn. Buckingham
Palace has shared in the Royal Diary that the Duchess of Edinburgh
will be visiting Canada on 4 September. Sophie off to Canada The
Royal Diary now shows an entry…
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…
