There’s a lead role for the husband of
the Princess Royal in a portrait taken to mark a special day. Vice
Admiral Sir Tim Laurence is photographed with his wife in the
official image for Princess Anne’s 75th birthday. The couple, who
have been married for 32 years, posed for the portrait before the
State Banquet for the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, which
was held at…
Queen Camilla pulls a style surprise and wears her wedding dress as she and King Charles celebrate special anniversary
9th April 2025
Queen Camilla has worn her wedding dress
to mark a very special date – the 20th anniversary of her marriage
to King Charles. The Queen arrived at the Italian Parliament in the
cream coloured coat dress during her State Visit to the country.
Her Majesty selected…
A roaring start to an historic State Visit to Italy as King Charles and Queen Camilla take a win at the Colosseum
8th April 2025
Twenty years ago, the forum of public
opinion could be something of a lion’s den for them but on the eve
of their milestone wedding anniversary, King Charles and Queen
Camilla looked victorious as they visited the Colosseum in Rome.
The King and Queen spent time at…
World famous market with royal ties to close after 900 years
28th November 2024
London’s oldest meat market which has
served the community for more than 900 years is set to close.
Smithfield has been one of the most famous trading spots in Britain
for centuries, given special status by a very famous medieval
monarch, but is now set to shut its doors. The closure comes after
the City of London Corporation decided not to go ahead with earlier
plans to relocate the…
The history behind one of the world's most recognized palaces
16th August 2023
When people think of London, there are
probably a few things that come to mind. From Big Ben to red
phonebooths there are iconic images of the capital that everyone
knows. But if there is any palace someone recognises, it’s likely
Buckingham Palace. Originally known…
The Gold State Coach's starring role in coronations
20th March 2023
When King Charles III and Queen Camilla
are crowned on 6 May, many Coronation traditions will take place
for the first time in 70 years. Among them will be the use of the
Gold State Coach for a Coronation procession. However, there is
expected to be a modern twist on this…
Is Queen Elizabeth II the greatest monarch of them all?
10th October 2022
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral
this afternoon”. These are the shocking words that echoed through
the United Kingdom just a month ago. Despite her age and her health
concerns in recent times, the death of Queen Elizabeth II came as a
surprise to many and caused a country to think, again, about its
own image. Looking back at those days and the late Queen’s life,
it’s…
The month after - a reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's death
10th October 2022
It’s been a month since the United
Kingdom heard the dreadful news – its Platinum Queen had died. It’s
quite challenging to write down the rollercoaster of emotions felt
in those early hours: shock, sadness and an enormous sense of grief
for the loss of someone…
Netflix announces November premiere date for Season 5 of The Crown
26th September 2022
The countdown has finally begun for fans
of The Crown. Netflix has announced that Season 5 will drop on the
streaming platform on 9 November. The hit royal drama series
follows the life and reign of Elizabeth II and will pick up in the
early 1990s. The period was an…
History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin
13th September 2022
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was
adorned with the Crown of Scotland as it laid at rest in St. Giles’
Cathedral in Edinburgh. The crown was placed atop the monarch’s
coffin on September 12, during a sombre moment watched by King
Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal, the Earl and
Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew. It is one of four crowns that
will play a role in her…

