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 firm’s impressive history.
Eagle-eyed fans will spot the Williamson Brooch, a stunning brooch
with a 23.6 pink carat…
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…
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 grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
The post, which appeared on X (formerly Twitter), was intended to
mark 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…
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 her eldest son,
Charles, had lamented not spending enough time with his parents
when younger. Queen Elizabeth’s family…
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…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at
a State Banquet at Windsor Castle and Her Majesty chose the Belgian
Sapphire Tiara, a jewel that belonged to one of the most scandalous
princesses of the nineteenth…
The tomb of Queen Elizabeth II: President Macron to pay powerful visit to monarch's resting place
6th July 2025
When French President Emmanuel Macron
visits the United Kingdom next week, a particularly poignant event
on his calendar will be visiting the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II to
pay respects and lay flowers at her grave. The world watched as
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was committed to the royal vault
at St George’s Chapel, but where is the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth…
