British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

William and Kate enjoy night on the town at this year's Royal Variety Performance

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended this year’s Royal Variety Performance on behalf of the Royal Family. The Royal Variety Performance, at the Royal Albert Hall, began with host Alan Carr complimenting Kate’s gown. The comedian, a well known campaigned for LGBTQ rights, then turned to William and said, “Sir, I am sure you do not know who I am but I am not hitting on your…
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British RoyalsFeaturesQueen Elizabeth II

Victoria, Albert, Elizabeth and Philip to take their places in historic line up

The Royal Albert Hall has commissioned life-size sculptures of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as part of their 150th anniversary celebrations. The Royal Albert Hall announced that the new sculptures have been commissioned by artists who were supported by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, which supports British craftsman. “As well as…
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Prince & Princess of WalesPrincess Anne and Family

Double investiture at Windsor Castle as Prince William and Princess Anne do the honours

The Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal presided over Investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The royals’ joint efforts saw 120 individuals receive their honours. Lizzie Jones, who received an MBE from Princess Anne, posted on her Twitter account: “This ones [sic] for you #DJ6. “Today at Windsor, I was presented my MBE by her Royal highness the princess Royal.
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British RoyalsFashionHistoryQueen Elizabeth II

The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: an iconic royal jewel

The Queen has numerous tiaras to choose from for formal occasions. However, there are a few that she turns to again and again. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of those pieces, and even features in the first portraits taken during her reign. Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was given to Princess May of Teck as a wedding present. Society hostess…
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