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 – 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.
Kensington Palace – Five Facts
Kensington Palace has been a home to royalty for over 300 years, and it is situated in the smallest borough in London. It has been in the news recently due to the unveiling of the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden, to mark what would have been her 60th birthday. But how much do you know about this royal residence. Here are five facts you may not know.
Queen Elizabeth II Through The Decades – The Fifties
Queen Victoria…Six Things You May Not Know!
Queen Victoria reigned from just after her 18th birthday until her death at the age of 81. She is our second longest reigning monarch. She was married to her beloved Albert for 21 years, and mourned his death for nearly 40 years afterwards. But what else do you know about Victoria. Here are six unusual facts that you may find interesting.
