Looking back at the history of the
Honours of Scotland, it would seem that they have spent more time
hidden in the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh Castle, than they
have out in the open. The Honours of Scotland are the oldest pieces
of regalia in the British Isles. The Honours are the Crown of
Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State. They have not been used
the crown a monarch since Charles…
A touching tribute to his mother will open the celebration for King Charles' Scottish coronation
1st July 2023
The presentation of the Honours of
Scotland will be a smaller affair than the Coronation, but equally
full of ceremony and history. One of the elements that will be used
in the service will be a sword. The traditional piece used
for this service is known as the Sword of…
The Coronation events are not over as
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be presented with the
Honours of Scotland in Edinburgh on 5 July. However, there might be
a big difference between this ceremony and the Coronation. While
there was never any question of St.
When many think of the late Queen
Elizabeth II, they might think of someone who was constantly at her
side. Not her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, or other members of
the Royal Family. They might be thinking of one particular type of
dog, a Corgi. Corgis have been a part of the Royal Household since
King George VI brought home his Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Dookie, in
1933. A photograph from one of…
A new name for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service under a new reign
8th June 2023
A new beginning for a new reign as The
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has officially been renamed as
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award was created in
2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee as a way to
shine light on…
A tribute to her Late Majesty in new short film - The Elizabeth Landmark
16th May 2023
In a new short film, Simon Hitchens, the
artist behind plans for a major monument dedicated to Queen
Elizabeth II in Northumberland, shares the importance of ‘The
Elizabeth Landmark’. Donned as a “permanent celebration” of The
Queen’s reign and…
Princess Alexandra gains a whole new fanbase in official coronation pictures
12th May 2023
In the days following the Coronation of
King Charles, many are still talking about the service and
pageantry. For some, their focus is on the official Coronation
portraits and one royal who may seem unfamiliar, Princess
Alexandra. The first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II can be spotted
between the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who are seen giving the
Princess a little extra support during the…
Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign
5th May 2023
Queen Camilla wowed the crowd at
Buckingham Palace for the first garden party as Queen. The Queen
wore a familiar yet striking royal blue and white outfit by Bruce
Oldfield. She completed the look with a blue Philip Treacy hat,
black gloves and complimentary blue heels.
The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices
5th May 2023
British patriotism is on full display in
London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly
decorated Mall. The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride
as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading
to the pub and having…
The Gold State Coach is unique: it’s over
200 years old, solid wood, and so large it can only go at a walking
pace. Leading that walking pace are eight Windsor Grey
Horses, the only horses allowed to pull the Gold State Coach.
Windsor Greys are not a specific breed but are grey horses that the
Royal Family chooses to live and train at the Royal Mews. Most of
the Windsor Greys are Irish…
