British Royals

The good luck gift turned into one of the most famous pieces of modern royal jewellery

Queen Camilla gave a brand new chapters to one of the most famous tiaras in the Royal Family’s collection in 2023 when she wore it for the State Banquet in honour of the President of South Korea. Her Majesty chose the very modern ruby tiara which was created in the late 20th century for Queen Elizabeth II. It features rubies which were given to Her Late Majesty as a gift and which are…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Stepping into the spotlight: a wonderful year for the Waleses

It’s been an eventful year for the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their first full year in their new roles came to a close with new high-profile initiatives for young people, homelessness, and the environment. There were official overseas visits and ceremonial state occasions. And, as an added treat, we saw so much more of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis! So let’s take a step…
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British Royals

King Charles tops the Christmas Day TV ratings

The King’s Speech was the most watched programme on Christmas Day. King Charles topped the biggest ratings contest of the year with 7.48 million people tuning in to hear him speak. His nearest competition was the festive edition of Strictly Come Dancing which drew 5.3 million viewers. In third place was the Doctor Who Christmas special, the first full adventure with brand new Time…
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