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
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.
King Edward VII
Today marks the wedding of King Edward VII and Danish Princess Alexandra, who were married at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor in 1863.
To mark the occasion, we will be looking back at the history and reign of King Edward VII…
A Brief Look at the History of the ‘Graces’
This year, we have been influenced by William Wyons’ classical Three Graces design for the new 2022 Her Majesty’s Graces Platinum Jubilee Gold Sovereign range, celebrating the incredible Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.
However, what do we actually know about the ‘Graces’ and where the inspiration for the design came from? In this blog, we will be looking back at the history of the Graces.
The House of Windsor – Edward VIII
Edward VIII was king for less than a year before he stepped down to marry an American divorcee, making him the only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily.
During this instalment of our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Edward VIII.
The Unknown Warrior
The Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey on 11th November 1920. Part of the inscription on his tombstone states: “They buried him among the kings, because he had done good toward God and toward his house”.
But how did the idea for this tribute come about, and how did the Unknown Warrior come to be laid at Westminster Abbey? Here, we take a look at the history of what has become one of the most visited war graves in the world.
