The history of the monarchy in the British Isles has been littered with iconic and fabled reigns of kings. From the legendary conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066 to the stoic courageousness of King George VI during World War II, the monarchy in the United Kingdom has largely been a man’s story. It is worth exploring how some of the monarchy’s most influential reigns have been…
It may have been a wet and dreary day but that didn’t stop the Queen from beaming during day one of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Wednesday.
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The annual show, which this year runs until 12th May, is just a short distance from Windsor Castle…
If Winnipeg advances in the NHL Playoffs, we could see a familiar Queen Elizabeth portrait
18th April 2019
If you’re a hockey fan, you’re probably eager to see who advances into the second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs. If you’re a royalist, you’re going to hope it’s the Winnipeg Jets.
A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II once hung in Winnipeg Arena, the…
As the Queen celebrates her 93rd birthday on Easter Sunday, here’s a look back at her 13th birthday
18th April 2019
In 1939, the year that would see the start of the Second World War and an important visit to Canada and the USA by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the thirteenth birthday of their daughter Princess Elizabeth on 21 April seemed almost insignificant by comparison. The concept of the ‘teenager’, with its connotations of rebellion, was yet to be invented and in any case, would hardly have…
The title Duke of Gloucester has long been one of the royal dukedoms associated with the Royal Family and given to one of the sons of the monarch. The current dukedom was created for Prince Henry, one of the sons of King George V. He was also given the titles Earl of Ulster…
During her visit to Somerset, Her Majesty met thousands of members of the public during her engagements. With hundreds of handshakes, The Queen happened to bump into a very familiar face.
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During a visit to King’s Bruton Boarding School, The…
Princess Alexandra visits the Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton, Surrey on Wednesday 23rd January. The home is one of three run by the Royal Star & Garter charity across England, the others being in Solihull and High Wycombe. These homes are modern purpose-built accommodation which provide support for military veterans either for long-stay care including nursing and dementia support, or…
Prince William to turn journalist as he interviews Sir David Attenborough
20th December 2018
There can few people in the world who inspire all generations, but Sir David Attenborough is undoubtedly one of them and his relationship with the Royal Family is an example of that.
Who can forget the splendid television documentary he appeared in with Her Majesty The…
King Willem-Alexander says he regrets Britain’s decision to leave the EU
10th October 2018
His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands has said that he fears and regrets the British people’s decision to leave the European Union. The King’s comments come only a few weeks before he and Queen Maxima travel to the UK on an official state…
Around May 2018, the internet was positively and humorously aglow with a particular royal pooch. In this photo, the Duchess of Sussex’s prized beagle was spotted hitching a ride with The Queen just shortly prior to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s highly-anticipated nuptials. Despite the fact that the little fellow wasn’t actually invited to the royal wedding, he has his own…
