The royal honeymoon
So far the royal newlyweds have only managed a short weekend away, but have plans for a longer break. Jordan, the Seychelles, Mustique and Australia have all been floated as possibilities, but the eventual...
William and Kate Balcony Kiss
The kiss between William and Catherine, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, was for many the most memorable moment of the day. Once the procession of carriages...
Exchanging of vows at the Royal Wedding
"The genius of an event like this," said historian Simon Schama, of the royal wedding ceremony, "is its simplicity. It's simultaneously magnificent and very simple."
The balance of glorious British traditions and a profound sense...
Glamorous Guests at the Royal Wedding
The spotlight may have been on the happy couple, but the guests at the wedding were well aware that their outfits too would be scrutinized - and what a showcase of top British fashion...
Famous Royal Visits to Spa Towns
Spa towns have always enjoyed a close relationship with royalty. Whether as distinguished visitors, trendsetters or patrons, royal guests played a large part in bringing Britain’s spa towns into popularity.
Malvern water, bottled by Schweppes,...
Royal support to save Tudor Panels at Chichester Cathedral
Prince Charles is the patron of the new appeal launched to save magnificent Tudor Panel Paintings by local artist Lambert Barnard, in Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed...
Step back in time for the visit of a royal princess
An old news reel from 1962 has been found by the owners of Plas Dinas Country House in Snowdonia, showing Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret on an official visit there when she visited nearby...
Fit for a King – 500 years of Royal Arms and Armour
The new exhibition Fit for a King, showing 500 years of Royal arms and armour, is now permanently on view in the White Tower at the Tower of London.
After the stunning exhibition of Henry...
Victoria and Albert: Love and Art
A charming exhibition at London's Queen's Gallery until 31 October looks at the relationship between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, from their engagement through to his untimely demise.
Franz Xaver Winterhalter, The Royal Family in...
The Duchess of Cornwall goes back to school
THE DUCHESS of Cornwall was greeted by flagwaving when she visited Westonbirt's new school for its official opening. She also toured the gardens which are being restored by the Holford Trust.
THE WESTONBIRT ESTATE...
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