In our latest blog series, we take a look at a number of British monarchs and look at the achievements for which we remember them the most.
The House of Windsor – Edward VII
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India for just over nine years, and in that time, he proved to be a popular and cordial king. But Edward was not always in favour, particularly with his parents.
In the third blog in our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Queen Victoria’s eldest son, Edward VII.
The House of Windsor – Queen Victoria
Built by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle has been a continuously inhabited royal residence for over one thousand years.
The British royal family named themselves after this wonderful old building, and in our new blog series looking at the monarchs associated with the House of Windsor, we begin with Queen Victoria.
The House of Windsor – Windsor Castle
Of the many official residences of the Royal Family, Windsor Castle is in the public eye more recently, as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has used it as a safe-haven away from London during the current worldwide pandemic. But how much do you know about this remarkable castle? Here are five facts that you might not know.
How Queen Victoria Became Empress Of India
India has had a cultural impact on Britain for hundreds of years. You can see its influence in the food and drink that we can consume, and also in our language, with words like “pyjamas” and “shampoo” deriving from Urdu and Hindi respectively. But how did Queen Victoria come to adore a country that she never set foot in, and what role did the East India Company play? Here, we take a brief look back at how Queen Victoria became Empress of India.
Queen Elizabeth II Through The Decades – The Noughties
A wonderful start to the decade for Queen Elizabeth II, would see her honour her mother for achieving a very special milestone. She would also travel the world with her husband, Prince Philip, to celebrate 50 years on the throne. But the decade started, with a telegram.
