It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward
VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line
taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another
intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the
moment that changed the monarchy forever are revealed. Could
another royal brother have been declared monarch in place of Edward
VIII? We all know what…
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host
the Emperor and Empress of Japan on a State Visit in early summer.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make their long awaited
visit at some point in June. They will stay at Buckingham Palace
with Their Majesties for the…
The Duke of Edinburgh takes the lead during poignant Anzac Day service
25th April 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh joined
commemorations for Anzac Day in London. The event serves as a
national day of remembrance for both Australia and New Zealand and
marks the anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli
landings. The Duke joined the dawn service at London’s New Zealand
Memorial. Following the service, he attended a Service of
Commemoration and Thanksgiving at…
The Princess Royal visits Household Cavalry after incident which saw frightened horses loose in London
25th April 2024
The Princess Royal has visited the
Household Cavalry at their barracks in Knightsbridge after soldiers
and horses incurred injuries in an incident which saw several
animals bolting through London. The horses were spooked by building
noise and broke free on April 24th.
A piece of history sees an evocative reimagination of Queen Elizabeth to summarise her record breaking reign
25th April 2024
Summing up the historic reign of Queen
Elizabeth II is hard but a brand new sculpture aims to provide a
lasting reminder of Her Late Majesty. A seven-foot bronze statue
depicting the late monarch as a young woman was unveiled outside
the local library on what would be her…
The Prince of Wales has been made the
Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The
appointment was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on 23
April with several new honours for members of the Royal Family. The
Royal Order of the Bath is a military order dates back to the
eighteenth century; King George I created the order on 18 May 1725.
The name references the ritual…
Lady Gabriella Windsor moves into Kensington Palace following tragic death of husband
24th April 2024
Lady Gabriella Windsor has moved into
Kensington Palace two months after the tragic death of her husband,
Thomas Kingston. The 43-year-old previously shared a house with Mr
Kingston in Notting Hill, however, she has now moved back in with
her parents, Prince and Princess…
Lady Marina Windsor has opened up about
her relationship with her grandfather, the Duke of Kent, in a new
interview. Speaking to Hello!, Lady Marina described her
88-year-old grandfather as an “amazing man”. The 31-year-old
socialite said: “I love my grandpa.
The King has made the Princess of Wales a
Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour. The Order
was founded in 1917 by King George V and recognises contributions
to public service as well as to the arts, medicine and science. It
is the first time a member of the Royal Family has been appointed
to the Order in its history. Buckingham Palace announced the honour
on St.
