Palaces & Buildings

Two men arrested for climbing roof of Buckingham Palace

Two men have been arrested after a security alert yesterday evening at Buckingham Palace, after they managed to climb onto the roof of the Queen’s official residence. The men were seen being taken away in a police van after being arrested on suspicion of trespassing on a protected site. The campaign group New Fathers 4 Justice have told Royal Central that they are involved in the stunt and…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William beats Beckham and Cameron in 'ideal role model' poll

He is already a role model to his two children, George and Charlotte. But, according to a recent Huffington Post poll, Prince William is also an inspiration for a large number of British men. The poll formed part of the site’s  ‘Building Modern Men’ series, which looks at today’s perception of masculinity.  In total, 1,500 men were polled between October 30 and November…
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Palaces & Buildings

Throwback Thursday: Windsor Castle fire

Windsor Castle came out of World War II untouched by Blitz that occurred only 24 or so miles away. Decades later on 20 November 1992, it would meet a far different fate in the form of fire that would end up costing close to £40 million. The fire was said to spark by a…
King Charles III

Charles and Camilla to experience New Zealand's national tea

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will this week visit T?rangawaewae Marie as part of their ongoing visit of New Zealand. Whilst there, the royal couple will sample a cup of Zealong Tea, the country’s national tea, during a banquet with Maori King Tuheitia. The two hour visit will take place this Sunday, which will include a 200 strong powhiri, a salute to the couple, a mass…
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FeaturesHistoryInsight

A Royal Christmas at Osborne

Queen Victoria’s beloved residence at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, is to open its doors to the public again this winter, so that visitors can experience a truly Victorian Christmas, in what was formerly a private royal and very family, home. Built in the style of an…
History

Red roses and white: A brief history of the Tudor Rose

One of the most distinctive and unmistakable flowers in England is the Tudor Rose. This specific type of rose is both red (around the outside) and white (in the centre), and has been in use as the country’s plant emblem since the Tudor Era. But there is more to the Tudor Rose than meet the eye. The flower is not just a sight for sore eyes – it is a representation of the merging of two…
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