British Royals

Carriage ride through Windsor for Royal Family during French State Visit

The King and Queen and Emmanuel Macron will take part in a carriage ride through Windsor as the French President’s State Visit to the UK gets under way.King Charles and Queen Camilla will be joined by President Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for the ceremonial procession which will take place as the official welcome starts.The Prince and Princess of Wales will also ride by carriage…
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Royal News

The history of the Order of the Garter

Garter Day is one of the most traditional in the royal calendar. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348 and is the most senior order in the country.Appointments are solely up to the Sovereign and made at their personal…
Features

The little known rule that stopped King Charles and Queen Camilla marrying in their first choice venue

When King Charles & Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil marriage…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The peaceful spot where Elizabeth II now rests

Sunday, 8 September will mark the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Following the formal state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the late Queen was buried in a chapel close to her heart.A much smaller committal service was held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after the funeral at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022. She was then buried in the Royal Vault in…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Football fan Prince William gives honours to star athletes

The Prince of Wales handed out honours to some of the biggest names in sport as he carried out an investiture at Windsor Castle.Huge stars honouredThe prince honours to Lionesses star Mary Earps and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton as well as rugby great, Bill Beaumont.It’s no secret the Prince is a fan of football. He is often seen at matches and is the President of the…
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