The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles III. It is a reflection of the ongoing senior role within the Royal Family that the Duchess has. In the announcement, Buckingham Palace noted that Her Royal Highness has links with over dozens of organisations covering a wide range of areas including sport, the arts and health and welfare. In recent months, the role played by the Duchess has been notable and she has been at the side of Queen Camilla for many high profile events as King Charles continues his cancer treatment. It’s put ..read more

The King has made the Princess of Wales a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour. The Order was founded in 1917 by King George V and recognises contributions to public service as well as to the arts, medicine and science. It is the first time a member of the Royal Family has been appointed to the Order in its history. Buckingham Palace announced the honour on St. George’s Day as it was also revealed that the Duchess of Gloucester has been made a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. The Duchess is one of four new appointments to the oldest order of chivalry in Bri ..read more

The Princess of Wales has just made history by becoming the first member of the Royal Family to be appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour. The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order, awarded by The King as Sovereign of the Order. It is given to deserving individuals, who become Companions of Honour (who can then use the post-nominal letters CH) who have made significant contributions to the arts, science, medicine or public service over an extended period of time. The order was founded by King George V in 1917, in addition to the Order of the British Empire, to recognis ..read more

The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. The King appointed her to the Order on April 23rd 2024, St. George’s Day, the traditional time for appointments to the oldest order of chivalry in Britain. The appointment is in the gift of His Majesty. In its announcement, Buckingham Palace said that the Duchess ”takes great pride in the work which she undertakes for her many charities and organisations, as well as her duties in support of the Monarch.” It cites her work with over sixty organisations involved in the arts, sport and health ..read more

Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The present structure was built between 1070 and 1077 replacing an earlier structure that had been destroyed by fire. The Cathedral and the nearby St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church which both date from the 6th century are a part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. St Augustine arrived in Kent in 597 to bring the Christian faith to the Anglo-Saxons. He converted King Ethelbert of Kent who became the first Anglo-Saxon king to be baptise ..read more

Prince Louis is already a bit of a royal superstar, known for his enjoyment of big events including the Platinum Jubilee where he all but stole the show. However, even before then, he was pulling surprises. When his parents announced they were naming their third child Louis, it was unexpected. While it was well used as a middle name by the House of Windsor and the House of Hanover, it hadn’t been bestowed as a given name for quite some time. In fact, Prince Louis has brought the name closer to the throne than it has been in centuries. Here’s a look at Louis’ namesakes. The Great Uncle Until no ..read more

Prince Louis is celebrating his sixth birthday and his parents have shared a brand new photo of their youngest child to mark the occasion. Louis is seen in an image taken by the Princess of Wales. The photo was taken in Windsor in the last few days. Prince Louis of Wales in his sixth birthday portrait. The photo was taken by The Princess of Wales It was shared with a message saying ”Thank you for all the kind wishes today”. Louis Arthur Charles was born on April 23rd 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. He is now fourth in line to the throne. The prince is spending his day privately with c ..read more

A century ago, the woman who reigned as Spanish consort had more than her fair share of problems. She was Victoria Eugenie, known as Ena, and her first day as a queen began in a terrifying manner. Ena perhaps realized the turbulence ahead of her just minutes after her wedding. She walked into the Royal Monastery of San Jeronimo in Madrid on May 21st 1906 as a princess and left as a queen having said ‘I do’ to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. But as the newlyweds travelled back to the reception their procession was attacked by an anarchist, Mateu Morral, who threw a bomb at the coaches. Alfonso and ..read more

For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the stone including a once forgotten piece that has become the go to of the country’s heir to the throne. Ruby Peacock Parure Embed from Getty Images This stunning and unusual tiara has become a favourite of Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Du ..read more

The Order of the Garter is considered the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Created over 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order was inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Today the 24 Knights of the Garter are men and women chosen for their contributions to society. The Sovereign personally chooses the knights. The patron saint of the Order is Saint George. Garter Day is one of the most colourful days of the royal calendar, thanks to the regalia the Knights of the Garter wear. Donning plumed hats, regalia and deep blue velvet mantles, the knights pr ..read more