Happy Commonwealth Day!
Happy Commonwealth day to all my readers! To mark the occasion, H. M. has put together a cracking speech. Due to her current ill-health, the Queen hasn’t recorded a video of this year’s… Read More
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H.M.’s Launer Handbag
Yesterday the Queen held an audience with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, at Buckingham Palace. H. M. wore a cream dress, teamed with her favourite little black handbag.… Read More
H.M. visits the Bank of England
Today the Queen, with Prince Philip by her side, visited the Bank of England. Wearing a pale lilac coat, complimented by an amethyst and diamond brooch, she clutched a bouquet of pale roses.… Read More
Congratulations to Kate and Wills!!!
Congratulations to Kate and William, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have just announced that they are expecting their first child!!! Here’s the official announcement, hot of the press at the palace: Their… Read More
Diamond Jubilee portrait unveiled
The Palace have unveiled a new portrait of the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Ralph Heimans’ grand portrait depicts the Queen standing in all her regal finery, pausing to contemplate her sixty… Read More
How to wear as many diamonds as possible and still look stylish
Wearing fine jewellery is an art form, and the most challenging aspect of this skill is learning how many items you can carry off in one ensemble. Queen Mary, the wife of King… Read More
Queen Victoria’s Crown
Queen Victoria’s Small Crown, designed in 1870, will be on display this summer in London. As part of the celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee, the Queen has released a large selection of her… Read More
Royal Mothers, Daughters, and Granddaughters at the Olympics
An unusual historic moment occurred as the Queen opened the London 2012 Olympics, as she became the first reigning monarch to open a second Olympic competition in her lifetime. In 1976 Elizabeth II,… Read More
Rare King Edward VII Postbox
I spotted this little beauty at Cambridge railway station, and just had to share it with you all. It’s located near to the exit of the station in the wall. I have to… Read More
Zara Phillips Rides High Kingdom in Cross-Country Event at London 2012
Ms Phillips successfully put High Kingdom through his paces today as they completed the cross-country equestrian event in under nine minutes, despite the cheers from the crowd being so loud that they drowned… Read More
