British Royals

Diana, Princess of Wales’ Final Resting Place Undergoing Major Renovations

Upgrades are being made to Diana’s burial site at Althorp as part of the first extensive garden redesign on the Spencer family estate in more than 350 years. The renovation of the island on which she was laid to rest is the initial stage of a significant garden project. It is a move that will be welcomed by visitors and press who have raised concerns in recent years about the state of the…
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History

The Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria

Everybody will remember the magnitude of celebrations commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. From the River Thames pageant to the concert outside Buckingham Palace and especially the extended Bank Holiday weekend. Let’s not forget though that The Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, was also a Monarch, who celebrated 60 years on the throne, and…
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