As she made her way from Leeds to Lancaster, the Princess of Wales toured textile manufacturers, coming into contact with a personal and royal history.
Starting her day at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, Catherine was given a tour and met with employees. AW Hainsworth has familial ties to the Princess of Wales. Her paternal ancestors, Noel and Olive Middleton, owned a local woolen manufacturer and…
St James’s Palace is one of London’s most senior royal palaces, but it would never live to be the regular London home of the most senior royal, the monarch.
The palace was built by order of King Henry VIII in the 1530s on an isolated hospital dedicated to…
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…
Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognised buildings in the world and a symbol of the British Royal Family. If it wasn’t for Queen Victoria’s accession, the palace may have never become the principal royal residence as it did in 1837.
Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside at the famous London landmark. Her predecessor, William IV had died before the palace was…
Buckingham Palace features a special touch for a new reign as it opens for summer tours
29th July 2023
Every summer, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to tourists for a limited time giving people the chance to explore one of the world’s most famous palaces. With the new reign of King Charles and Queen Camilla, this year’s visitors will get an extra-special…
The latest Sovereign Grant report shows that royal expenditure went up in the last financial year.
In the period between April 2022 and April 2023, a total of £107.5 million was spent, a 5% rise compared to the year before.
The Sovereign Grant covered £86.3 million…
A special recognition at Buckingham Palace for those supporting Pakistan flood victims
9th June 2023
There was a special recognition for members of the Disasters Emergency Committee as they met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to discuss how the British public has helped thousands of people impacted by devastating floods in Pakistan last year.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 different leading UK aid charities to raise funds and respond to overseas…
Kensington Palace has marked World Bee Day by posting a new picture of the Princess of Wales caring for a beehive.Â
Her Royal Highness was captured by the lens of Matt Porteous in the summer of 2022 at her home in Norfolk while wearing a full beekeeper’s outfit: the…
King Charles hosts Prince's Trust winners at Buckingham Palace amid celebrity guests
18th May 2023
The King welcomed the 2023 winners of The Prince’s Trust Awards to Buckingham Palace this week together with a number of celebrity ambassadors.
The event followed the awards ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 16 May. The King hosted the reception to…
Duchess of Edinburgh hosts Garden Party at Buckingham Palace with the blessing of King Charles
17th May 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh took the reins at Buckingham Palace this week as she hosted a special Garden Party for the Not Forgotten Association. With more than 2,000 beneficiaries in attendance, the event has been held every year since 1921.
The Duchess received permission from The King to host the event at the palace, as has been tradition for over 100 years now.
The Not Forgotten Association…
