Princess Anne is about to celebrate her
75th birthday with plenty of plaudits – she’s now one of the best
known and admired members of the Royal Family. However, it was only
a quick move from her grandfather, King George VI, that ensured
this famous princess was an HRH from birth. In 1917, George VI’s
father, King George V, had issued Letters Patent setting out who in
his…
This is who chose Princess Anne's first name - and it's not the royal you are expecting
14th August 2025
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
If you are a royal history buff and you
find yourself in London over the next few months, you will be
spoilt for choice for exhibitions. Cartier at the Victoria and
Albert Museum is one of the biggest exhibitions of the year. It
includes over 350 pieces spanning the…
Ever fancied a royal ride to and from
work? Luckily for you, one of Queen Elizabeth II’s Range Rovers is
up auction and could be yours for just £70,000. Iconic
Auctioneers will be auctioning off Queen Elizabeth II’s 2006 Range
Rover Supercharged in its Silverstone Festival Sale from 22 to 24
August. Her Majesty drove the vehicle herself from 2006
through 2008 and had several…
Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend
4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable
around the world. While much has been written about her father and
paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal
family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it…
Buckingham Palace quickly fixes error in royal protocol after senior royal is misnamed
4th August 2025
Blink and you’ll have missed it, but a
fleeting mistake in royal protocol this week caused Buckingham
Palace to issue a correction. The palace was forced to correct a
post on their official social media account over the weekend – one
which misnamed his…
Why Queen Elizabeth II's favourite royal handbags still have an important place in the Palace
4th August 2025
The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for
several style staples. Her Rachel Trevor Morgan hats and her Fulton
umbrellas were her go-to choices for several decades. Her Traviata
handbag from Launer London has been the royal handbag for years and
it looks like the brand will not be losing its position as the
favourite any time soon. Queen Elizabeth first awarded a
Royal Warrant to Launer London…
Queen Elizabeth II's earliest surviving designer dress to go on show to mark centenary of her birth
21st July 2025
The earliest surviving couture gown worn
by Queen Elizabeth II will be on show as part of a spectacular
event marking the centenary of her birth. Her Edward Molyneux
designed bridesmaids gown, worn for the wedding of Prince George
and Princess Marina in 1934, will be one…
The four letter word that made a huge revelation about one of the relationships of Queen Elizabeth II
18th July 2025
One four letter word, spoken casually,
brought a surprise revelation about one of the closest
relationships of Queen Elizabeth II. In the 1990s, there had been
much talk about whether the late Queen had warm friendships even
with her closest relatives after claims that…
Queen Elizabeth II amassed an impressive
collection of jewellery. She not only had access to the Royal
Collection, but received many pieces as gifts throughout her life
and inherited more from her mother. One of her most interesting
pieces, though, is the Scarab Brooch, a gift from The Duke of
Edinburgh. Also known as the Grima Ruby Brooch, this one-of-a-kind
piece features a central…
