The Palace of Holyroodhouse

5 July 2018 // No Comments

The Palace of Holyroodhouse (also known as Holyrood Palace) is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. This is where she resides during Royal Week or Holyrood Week at the end of June or the first week of July. The palace is... Continue reading →

Garden Party at Holyrood Palace

4 July 2018 // No Comments

One year ago today I attended the Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Holyrood Palace) in Edinburgh. It would be the last Garden Party that The Duke of Edinburgh would attend with The Queen, as he had announced his retirement... Continue reading →

Attending the Royal Ascot

24 June 2018 // No Comments

One year ago today (24 June) I had the privilege of attending the last day of the Royal Ascot in the Royal Enclosure. This was made possible through the Canadian High Commission. The popular five-day event attended by Royals and people... Continue reading →

Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade

6 June 2018 // No Comments

Every June, The Queen’s official birthday is celebrated through Trooping the Colour (TTC). This year’s Trooping the Colour falls on Saturday, 9 June 2018 and will be trooped by the Colour of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Founded in 1650, the... Continue reading →

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 →

‘The Crown’ Costumes at Liberty

17 November 2016 // No Comments

If you adore the glamorous late-1940’s and 1950’s costumes in Netflix’s The Crown, you will be able to see a small selection at Liberty London on Regent Street. The costumes are designed by Michele Clapton, who was the costume designer... Continue reading →

Buckingham Palace and Fashioning A Reign

3 August 2016 // 3 Comments

Last Saturday, I finally visited Buckingham Palace (or as some people call it, The Queen’s London home). I had bought my State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour ticket (£30.50) back in May although I later discovered that there were plenty of tickets... 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 →

A Waltz for The Queen’s 90th & More

3 June 2016 // No Comments

Earlier in February, André Rieu composed The Windsor Waltz in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday. In this hilarious YouTube video, a Queen-lookalike (Mary Reynolds from Middlesex) dressed in bright pink matched with black gloves, a structured patent handbag,... Continue reading →

Fashion Rules: The Queen’s Dresses at Kensington Palace

21 April 2016 // 1 Comment

In honour of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday, I would like to share photos I took of her 1950’s to 1970’s dresses that were on display at Kensington Palace’s Fashion Rules exhibition last December. These dresses were lent by The Queen. Since... Continue reading →