Queen Victoria’s jewellery collection was
immense but has been widely scattered throughout her descendants.
Prince Albert created many pieces and parures for her, including a
striking emerald and diamond set. In 1843, Prince Albert
designed a set of emerald and diamond pieces for his wife- it
includes a necklace featuring large square emeralds surrounded by
diamonds, a pair of earrings with…
The lavish wedding of Princess Margaret
and Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey was an historic
event- it was the first royal wedding to be broadcast on
television, and was watched by over 300,000,000 people. What is not
typically talked about is some of the truly…
Queen Victoria amassed a major collection
of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl
and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her
Golden Jubilee. In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the
throne, the Countess of Stratford led…
King George IV died on 26 June 1830,
bringing to an end a glittering royal story that had shocked as
much as it had intrigued. Although George defined a period that
remains perpetually popular, the Regency era, as king he was
unpopular and he spent the last years of his life in poor
health. The eldest son of King George III and Queen
Charlotte, while Prince Regent, George became the…
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr
Zelensky, has been welcomed to Windsor Castle for a new meeting
with King Charles. President Zelensky arrived in the United Kingdom
to discuss UK support before the NATO summit begins in the Hague.
While in the UK, Volodymyr Zelensky…
Royal Ascot has long been known for royal
fashion and jewel sightings. And for Ladies’ Day 2025, the Royal
Family did not disappoint. Queen Camilla chose a light grey
day dress and white hat for Royal Ascot on Ladies Day. It provided
the perfect base for one of the…
King William IV, known as the Sailor
King, inherited the throne when his elder brother, George IV, died
in 1830 with no surviving heirs. Although William had no legitimate
children of his own, he still did everything he could to help the
young woman he wanted to take the throne do it in her own way. For
William IV’s heir was Princess Victoria of Kent and there was a big
barrier between her and…
The King and Queen made a triumphant
entry to Royal Ascot, embracing the history and pomp of one of the
Royal Family’s most beloved traditions. Queen Camilla put a
spotlight on family tradition by wearing some of the oldest stones
in the Royal Family’s…
The Order of the Garter service is a
major event on the royal calendar each year, with royals taking
part in the service and more attending as guests. As expected, The
Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh were there and
looking very summery. The two royals…
How the Princess of Wales surprised everyone with her latest Trooping the Colour appearance
15th June 2025
The Princess of Wales made a major change
in her approach to Trooping the Colour this year with a surprising
style choice. For many of her Trooping appearances, the Princess of
Wales has turned to beloved fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Founded by the late Alexander McQueen in 1992, the firm is known
for its impeccable tailoring and precise silhouettes. The
favourite designers of the…
