First things first. How lucky are they that it didn’t rain?? I mean, there must have been plans in place in case it did, but I’m sure even the best laid plans would have been tough to pull off what… Read More ›
The Countess of Wessex
A New Tiara for Sophie
Many eagle eyes noticed that Sophie, Countess of Wessex was wearing a tiara that we had never seen her wear publicly before to the royal wedding in Luxembourg over the weekend. Hurray for Sophie getting some more jewel choices! Here’s… Read More ›
Happy Canada Day!
Today, July 1st, is Canada Day so in that spirit let’s review some British Royals in Canada over the years. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth We’ll start with the Queen Mum. She and King George VI visited Canada from… Read More ›
Royal Ascot 2012 Highlights
Royal Ascot is one of the high points of the British summer season – hats galore (fascinators are no longer allowed), royals curtseying and bowing to the Queen, and plenty of Pimm’s and champagne. This year, Ascot ran from Tuesday,… Read More ›
Trooping the Colour 2012
So today the colour was trooped. That is to say that the Queen’s official birthday was celebrated with a fantastic parade of troops from the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry who all saluted Her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth’s birthday is actually on… Read More ›
Highlights of Today’s Jubilee Conclusion
Well, this is our 200th post and it seems fitting to mark that with the conclusion of the Jubilee celebrations. It’s a bit sad that it’s over, but we still have Trooping the Colour on June 16 and of course… Read More ›
Highlights of the Jubilee Concert
After all the build up for the Diamond Jubilee, it’s hard to believe there is just one more day left of official celebrations. Before we dive into the highlights of the Buckingham Palace concert that went on this evening, we’ll… Read More ›
Highlights of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
Unfortunately it rained on their parade today so it was a bit of a “cold noses, warm hearts” situation on the River Thames. However, years of planning went into every detail and it was still a spectacular and celebratory day…. Read More ›
The Royals Celebrating Easter Part Two
Yesterday we re-capped Princess Beatrice’s trip to York with her grandparents and what that all means. We also took at peak at picture of the Royals at Easter services in Windsor from 1987-1999 (click here if you missed it). Today,… Read More ›
Wessex Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara
Our fifth aquamarine tiara post for March, here’s the Wessex Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara! Wessex Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the wife of HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, debuted her Aquamarine Tiara during the Coronation… Read More ›