People often tour the inside of great palaces or stroll the grounds, but what do these places look like from above? Take a look at some of these famous royal palaces around the world from an arial view. Buckingham Palace in London, United Kingdom. Kensington Palace, London, United Kingdom Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom Europe/Scandinavia Paleis Het Loo, The Netherlands… Read More
The royal residences are found across the UK. Below are the more well-known among them. Buckingham Palace “Buck House” – as it is affectionately known – was the official seat of the late Queen Elizabeth II. It evolved from a much smaller home that was owned by the Dukes of Buckingham, for whom it was named. In 1761, King George… Read More
Ceremonies are what make the British monarchy legendary. Tourism to Britain skyrockets when there is a regal show — accommodation from the simplest hostels to the chicest hotels get fully booked– and people certainly get their money’s worth of majestic pomp. State Opening of Parliament The Opening of Parliament is a very important annual event in the government. It joins… Read More
Remember to scroll for more! Charles Philip Arthur George was the first child of Princess Elizabeth. Charles’s grandfather, King George VI, was on the throne. It was a time of great joy after many years of war and austerity. “Above the ebb and flow of party strife, the rise and fall of Ministries and individuals, the changes of public opinion… Read More
Why was Prince William the Duke of Cambridge? What is a duke, anyway? The history of ducal titles begins with another William – the Conqueror. Before taking over England, William was the duke of the powerhouse duchy of Normandy in northern France. Thus, the word ‘duke’ is French in origin (duc). Dukedoms finally came into official use in England later… Read More
Britain’s great cathedrals hold centuries of history and faith. We begin with an iconic London cathedral – St. Paul’s. Known today for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, St. Paul’s was never originally intended for royal events. The 1981 wedding was unusual. The only royal marriage to take place prior to that was in “Old” St. Paul’s…. Read More
The year 2016 marked the 80th anniversary of the Abdication, otherwise known as “The Year of Three Kings”. Here is a brief history of what transpired that fateful year. King George V had been ill for some time, and as the harsh winter of 1935 pressed on, it did not look like the king would survive much longer. He was… Read More
King Richard III was the last English king to be killed in battle. He fought Henry Tudor in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, where Henry triumphed. Richard’s body was then buried in the Greyfriars Church in the English town of Leicester. That was all, for a time. Then, miraculously, the bones of Richard III became the discovery of… Read More
Order of the Garter Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on him who thinks this evil)Chapel: St. George’s Chapel, WindsorRanks: Knight or LadyPost-nominal initials: KG or LGFounded: 1348 Founded by King Edward III in the mid-1300s, the Garter is the most senior British Order of Chivalry in both the civilian and military realm. The king established the order… Read More
Full name: Elizabeth Angela MargueriteNickname: The Queen MumTitles: The Honourable Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon; Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon; HRH The Duchess of York; HM Queen Elizabeth; HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen MotherHonors: Lady of The Garter, Lady of The ThistleReign: Consort to King George VI, 1936 – 1952Birth/Death: August 4, 1900 – March 30, 2002 Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the youngest daughter of the… Read More
