Writing to the Royal Family

17 January 2017 // No Comments

It’s always a lovely surprise to receive mail, so long as it is not the latest bill or credit card statement, or an advertisement for something that is not very interesting. In the past two weeks, I have received quite a... Continue reading →

Trooping the Colour down The Mall

16 June 2016 // 2 Comments

This year was my first Trooping the Colour (TTC) experience. Although I had discussed where would be the best place to watch with fellow royal tweeters, there’s always something new we learn after the whole experience. So here are some... Continue reading →

Happy 5th Blogiversary to The Lady & The Rose!

29 April 2016 // No Comments

Happy 5th Birthday to my blog! In my 3rd blogiversary post, I mentioned that I started my second Wordpress account and post on the wedding day of Prince William and Catherine, 29th April 2011. My first blog post has now been... Continue reading →

Shop My Replikate Wardrobe!

2 October 2015 // 2 Comments

These Replikate items are currently listed on eBay (seller: oldworldelegance): I think the majority of us fell in love with Kate’s Erdem lace dress during her visit to Canada in 2011. I couldn’t believe my luck when I spotted this ZARA... Continue reading →

It’s a GIRL! Welcome HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge!

2 May 2015 // No Comments

Update (4 May 2015): @KensingtonRoyal announced today that #PrincessCambridge has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Princess Charlotte was born on the same day as Princess Charlotte of Wales’ wedding to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld in 1816. Charlotte also happens to be... Continue reading →

Royalty in Film

5 March 2015 // No Comments

This is a compilation of royalty (mainly monarchs, consorts and descendents) portrayed in film (movies and TV series/miniseries/movies). You can also find the list on my imdb list. Most of these films are filled with inaccuracies (as expected) so please... Continue reading →

Review of Sheer Tights

31 March 2014 // 4 Comments

Now that the weather has improved – at least it has in Vancouver, but I know it’s still winter in the rest of Canada (sorry about that!) – I can finally post on sheer/nude (as in flesh tone) tights. Ever since... Continue reading →

HRH Prince George’s Debut!

25 July 2013 // No Comments

23 July 2013 The royal trio (i.e. Prince William, his wife Catherine, and their son, Baby Cambridge) left St Mary’s Hospital today at around 19:15 BST. Many of us had been sitting in front of the telly or a/many electronic... Continue reading →

Welcome Baby Cambridge!

22 July 2013 // 1 Comment

The Duchess of Cambridge delivered a healthy 8lb 6oz. baby prince today, 22 July, at 16:24 BST. The public was informed around 4 hours later through the press and shortly after, the official announcement was displayed outside Buckingham Palace. I would... Continue reading →

Coronation Service

4 June 2013 // No Comments

Thoughts on today’s Coronation Service This morning, the entire royal family attended the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation service at Westminster Abbey. Due to the time difference, I was not able to watch the service so I was... Continue reading →