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Five Phenomenal Facts about Concorde

Posted on April 5, 2022August 12, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Concorde first took to the skies during a test flight on 2nd March 1969, piloted by Andre Turcat in Toulouse, France. The Franco-British turbojet-powered aircraft operated between 1976 and 2003. Here, we will be taking a look at five phenomenal facts about this supersonic passenger aircraft.

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Coinage

Posted on April 1, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

There is a phenomenal increase in the demand for Queen Elizabeth II coinage this year as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. The Queen is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history and there is an immense selection of coinage available as a result of her remarkable reign.

In this blog, we will be taking a look at some of the distinctive and exclusive Queen Elizabeth II silver coinage that is currently available at Hattons of London.

The Life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Posted on March 29, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

As a service of Thanksgiving for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is held at Westminster Abbey today, 29th March 2022, we take a look back at his life and history as the longest-serving royal consort in history.

Five Facts about Balmoral Castle

Posted on March 21, 2022September 2, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Balmoral Castle, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has been part of the Royal Family for over 150 years now.

It is famously known for being the countryside retreat for Queen Elizabeth II, which she visited every year with Prince Philip during their marriage. As a result of his passing in April, 2021 marked the first year that the Queen visited the grounds as a widow. So, what else is there to know about the royal residence? Here, we look at five facts you may not know.

Queen Elizabeth II – Seven Unusual Facts You May Not Know

Posted on March 14, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Ruling for an incredible seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II is not just the longest reigning monarch in British history, but also the oldest. As the festivities for her Platinum Jubilee continue, we take a look at seven things which you may not know about the Queen.