The Queen had a good Ascot and so did the bookies, thanks in part to the now customary practice of predicting the colour of the royal hat in carriage number one. Betting on the Queen’s choice of topper is as much a part of Ascot as the royal procession itself and this year, Her Majesty kept everyone on their toes by favouring one shade in particular. ICYMI or even if you didn’t and…
Duchess of Cambridge fan recreates over 150 of her famous looks to share on Instagram
13th June 2019
When the Duchess of Cambridge wears an outfit, it sells out everywhere – sometimes within minutes – and “The Kate Effect” has certainly had a big impact on one American fan.
Danielle Magness, a 39-year-old psychiatrist from Minnesota, shares her…
The Queen's controversial style pick for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales
1st March 2019
When Queen Elizabeth II invested her eldest son Prince Charles with the title of Prince of Wales in a ceremony on 1 July 1969 at Caernarfon Castle in Wales, it was the latest in a storied and solemn show of monarchy and there were absolutely no complaints about the…
A velvet gown belonging to the Danish-born wife of King Edward VII that has been part of a private collection for more than 60 years has been donated to the Fashion Museum Bath after having spent decades lingering in an attic.
Richly embellished with beads and sequins, the down was designed by London dressmaker Barolet – as evidenced by the designer’s signature black and gold tag sewn into the…
Our Europe Correspondent, Heaven LeeMiller, defends those who research the style of the royals and report on them.
Over the past few months, a lot of accusations have been thrown online and mostly on social media about royal fashion bloggers. The most recurring one is that…
When Issue 41 of The Rake magazine hit newsstands a couple of weeks ago, it threw the spotlight on Prince Charles again. But the immediate focus wasn’t on his involvement in public life or the content of the letters to government ministers that have plagued the front…
