Castle du Jour: Schloss Possenhofen

5 July 2019 // No Comments

Today’s featured castle is one for the Sisi (Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary) fans: Schloss (Castle) Possenhofen. The Castle’s story begins in 1536 when it was built by Chancellor Jakob Rosenbusch for Duke William IV as a... Continue reading →

Review: The Favourite (2018)

24 October 2018 // 2 Comments

‘The Favourite‘ (2018) is an upcoming historical drama about Queen Anne of Great Britain (Olivia Coleman) and her two favourites, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), and Abigail Hill, Baroness Masham (Emma Stone). It was shown at the Vancouver... Continue reading →

Three Tiaras at Kensington Palace

11 September 2018 // No Comments

Not to be missed at Kensington Palace this year are three tiaras which previously belonged to Queen Victoria and her granddaughter, Princess Louise. These tiaras are on display in the last room of the Victoria Revealed exhibition. Diamond and Emerald... Continue reading →

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 →

Royal Wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan

22 May 2018 // No Comments

Congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! On Saturday, 19 May, Prince Harry married Meghan (née Markle) in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prior to the wedding, it was announced that they would be styled as TRH... Continue reading →

Windsor Castle

16 May 2018 // 6 Comments

Windsor Castle is the world’s largest and oldest occupied castle, dating back to c. 1070-86. It is where The Queen spends her weekends, Easter, and a week in June for the Order of the Garter and Royal Ascot at Windsor Castle.... Continue reading →

Welcome HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge!

27 April 2018 // No Comments

Royal watchers have finally learned the name of the baby prince born to HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on Monday, 23 April 2018 (St George’s Day). Prince Louis Arthur Charles will be known as HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge. Louis,... Continue reading →