80 years ago, the brutal execution of
Tsar Nicholas II and his family took place in Russia, with the
family’s remains not being discovered for many decades later. It
was partly thanks to the late Prince Philip that the murder-mystery
was solved, with His Royal Highness helping to identify the bodies
of the Russian Imperial Family. The Tsar, Tsarina Alexandra, their
five children, and…
Buckingham Palace features a special touch for a new reign as it opens for summer tours
29th July 2023
Every summer, Buckingham Palace opens its
doors to tourists for a limited time giving people the chance to
explore one of the world’s most famous palaces. With the new reign
of King Charles and Queen Camilla, this year’s visitors will get an
extra-special…
The Prince of Wales has taken on a new
patronage this week, lending his support to The Fleming Centre, an
appeal to tackle antimicrobial resistance. In a press release by
Kensington Palace earlier this week, William was announced as the
Centre’s new patron to “support…
King Charles and Queen Camilla kept up
with a royal summer tradition and visited the Sandringham Flower
Show. On 26th July, Their Majesties stepped out of the House
on the royal estate and were greeted by the staff and volunteers
that organise the event each year. And there was something to
smile about when, soon into their visit, they came across a pie
that was created to resemble King…
The Cabinet Office has announced that
Queen Elizabeth II’s name will be closely controlled and that
organisations and businesses must meet “strict standards” with
their application to use the late sovereign’s name. Pubs
across the United Kingdom have names in…
As the first anniversary of the death of
Queen Elizabeth II approaches, the government is set to commission
a national memorial to mark the late sovereign’s incredible
reign. The Cabinet Office and the Royal Household will work
together to set up a committee to…
Queen Elizabeth II was the
longest-reigning monarch in British history, and until her death in
September 2022, she was only the monarch that the majority of the
British population had known. However, the government has warned
that her name will be closely controlled. The Cabinet Office has
released guidance that businesses, organisations, pubs, parks, and
more will need to apply to use Queen…
For a young future monarch, those around
you greatly influence who you become and the sovereign you will
become one day. Who are the important and influential people around
Prince George who are helping to guide him and keep him grounded?
We explore below: Mum and Dad…
The future king, Prince George, may only
be ten-years-old but his increase in royal duties is growing as
fast as he is – in particular, with larger events including the
funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation
of King Charles III and Queen…
As Prince George celebrates his 10th
birthday, we are looking at the six kings of Great Britain named
George. King George I ushered in a new dynasty after the
death of the last Stuart monarch, Queen Anne, in 1714. Also the
Elector of Hanover, George was chosen to take the throne as he was
the most senior Protestant descendent of King James I of Great
Britain. He did not have a consort after…
