Real Tennis: the sport of kings
Literally the game of kings, Real Tennis is exactly what it sounds like. Unlike Lawn Tennis and Squash, it’s the genuine article: proper tennis
Henry VIII was into it, wasn’t he?
Like many pastimes, tennis became...
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries open at Westminster Abbey
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, set some 52 feet above the Abbey’s floor in the 13th-century triforium, has opened to the public for the first time in 700 years
The triforium, tucked beneath the vaults,...
History of Royal Ascot
The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when Queen Anne put the idea into motion to pursue her love of horse racing
The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when...
Windsor Castle: The largest inhabited castle in the world
How much do you know about the history of the largest inhabited castle in the world?
Though the origins of Windsor Castle go all the way back to 1070 when William the Conqueror ordered the construction...
Who was George V? Why did he change the Royal Family’s name?
King George V promoted the reach of the British Empire and encouraged the idea of a coalition between the three major political parties. He ruled from 1910-1936
As a descendant of Prince Albert and the...
Kensington Palace: A Royal Home
As royal wedding excitement hits fever pitch, we explore the London borough the newlyweds will call home
Words Chantal Borciani
Flanked by the verdant acres of Hyde Park and a stone’s throw from walks along the...
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: a royal love story
From their early courtship to Albert’s untimely death, the love affair between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert showed a warmer side to the Queen
Though their affection for each other has been well documented –...
Royal Wedding 2018: Britain Magazine Guide
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor. Here's our guide to the big day, with everything from the story of the happy couple to full...
Royal Wedding Souvenirs
As the Royal Wedding draws ever closer, we look at the best Royal Wedding Souvenirs to commemorate the event, taking place at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Saturday 19 May 2018
Harrods Tote bag
This tote bag is...
Souvenirs celebrating Harry and Meghan’s wedding go on sale
From mugs to biscuits, souvenirs are being produced to celebrate marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
From the days of Queen Victoria, memorabilia marking the anniversaries and weddings of the royal family have been...
© 2021 Chelsea Magazine Company