Alongside our latest sovereign range, we will be sending our clients a copy of the Daily Mail Newspaper, dated the 24th July 2013; two days after the birth of Prince George. Here, we will be dissecting the main content from that very newspaper…
British Monarchs and their Royal Jubilees
A ‘jubilee’ is an event in which the life and reign of a monarch is celebrated, usually worldwide. Typically, royal jubilees celebrate significant periods in monarchs’ reigns, and in British history, only four monarchs have experienced national jubilee celebrations. The naming of these celebrations coincide with wedding anniversary traditions i.e. Silver Jubilee for 25 years, Golden Jubilee for 50 years, Diamond Jubilee for 60 years, and Platinum Jubilee for 70 years.
Here, we have everything you need to know about the jubilee milestones that British monarchs have celebrated…
12 Fascinating Facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, is a World Heritage Site containing over 1,000 years of history and attracting over one million visitors each year.
Here are 12 fascinating facts about this historic residence…
What is Holyrood Week?
Holyrood Week, also known as Royal Week, takes place annually when the reigning British monarchs visits Scotland for around a week and resides at the Palace of Holyrood House. Holyrood Week usually takes place around the end of June and beginning of July, and this year it takes place from Monday 3rd July 2023.
Here is everything you need to know about Holyrood Week and what events will take place this year…
Investiture – What is it and who is notable?
Each year, approximately 30 Investitures are held annually at Buckingham Palace or other royal residences, and around 2,600 people are personally invested by either King Charles III, or other members of the British royal family.
The responsibility for planning Investitures and organising the different insignia lies with the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, which is a branch of the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. Here is everything you need to know about this celebratory event…
Trooping the Colour: What is it?
Trooping the Colour will take place this year on Saturday 17th June. Buckingham Palace has announced that The King will ride on horseback at the Trooping the Colour ceremony. This will mark the first time that the reigning Monarch has ridden at Trooping the Colour since 1986, when Queen Elizabeth II last rode.
Here is everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour…
