One of my favorite royal documentaries, Charles and Di: In Private In Public, was shot during the late 1980s. It includes glimpses of private family life, as well as official events and royal tours. Continue reading
Month: July 2016
Wedding of Hereditary Prince Franz Albrecht zu Oettingen-Spielberg and Baroness Cleopatra von Adelsheim von Ernest
Hereditary Prince Franz Albrecht zu Oettingen-Spielberg married Baroness Cleopatra von Adelsheim von Ernest on July 9th in a religious service in Oettingen, Bavaria. The bride and groom, who come from illustrious families, were married in civil ceremony at the bride’s family estate in Adelsheim, Germany, earlier this summer. The religious wedding and reception were attended by celebrities and members of German Royal Houses. Continue reading
Secrets of the Royal Kitchen
The Documentary; Secrets of the Royal Kitchen, features Former Royal Chef Graham Newbould who worked a a chef to the Queen and the Prince & Princess of Wales in the 1980s. The programme includes recipes of the Queen’s “comfort food”, as well as the cuisine served on the Royal Yacht Britannia and at Balmoral Castle. Continue reading
Linley Beechwood Tiara
This unusual tiara was designed by Tim Gosling for David Linley Furniture in the 1990s. It features a base of willow leaves underneath a top of carved birch leaves. The piece was commissioned by David, Viscount Linley, son of Princess Margret, in the 1990s for his wife Serena, Viscountess Linley. Continue reading
Sandringham Flower Show 2016
TRH’s the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the 135th Sandringham Flower Show on July 27th. The royal couple looked at papier mache balloon models of themselves, as well as the exhibitors tents. The Prince has been Patron of The Sandringham Estate Cottage Horticultural Society since 2002. Continue reading
Duchess of Kent at the Ryedale Show
HRH The Duchess of Kent attended the 150th Ryedale Show at Welburn Park, North Yorkshire on July 26th. This was the first engagement for the elderly Duchess, married to a first cousin of the Queen, in many years. She retired from public duties in 2002 due to illness. Continue reading
The Queen attends a preview of the ‘Fashioning a Reign’ Exhibition
The Queen attended a preview of the ‘Fashioning a Reign‘ Exhibition in Buckingham Palace on July 25th. Fashioning A Reign: 90 Years Of Style is a display in honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday. The Exhibition includes 80 of the Queen’s iconic outfits, and 62 hats. It runs at Buckingham Palace until the 2nd of October. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Portsmouth
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watched America’s Cup racing during an engagement at the 1851 Trust in Portsmouth on July 24th. The couple visited the BAR (Ben Ainslie Racing) headquarters and presented the America’s Cup event winner trophy. The charity is aimed at getting children involved in maritime sports. The Duchess opened a new Tech Deck education centre in Portsmouth in May. Continue reading
Wedding of the Earl of Arundel
Prince George turns 3
Prince George, son of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, turned 3 on July 22nd. He was born in 2013, and has a younger sister, Princess Charlotte. While the Duke & Duchess are intensely private with their family, Prince George has been photographed on a number of occasions since his birth. Continue reading