The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Ronald McDonald House Evelina London on February 28th, to officially open their new purpose-built ‘home away from home’ accommodation for the families of children being treated at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Month: February 2017
Queen at Charterhouse
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, visited and formally opened the new development at the Charterhouse in Central London on February 28th. They toured the site and unveiled a plaque. Continue reading
Greek and German Royal relatives, 1946
Queen in Oman, 1979
UK India Reception at Buckingham Palace
The Queen hosted a reception to mark the launch of the UK India Year of Culture 2017 at Buckingham Palace on February 27th. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl of Wessex, Princess Eugenie and and other members of the Royal Family.The reception brought together the best of British and Indian culture and creativity, in honour of the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence this year. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited India last year. Continue reading
Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran’s Ultimate Party
In 1971, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran, the ‘king of kings’, and Empress Farah celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history at Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Persian Empire. Continue reading
Queen in Australia, 2002
Dutch State Visit to Turkey, 2007
Dutch State Visit to Turkey, 2007 Continue reading
Fife Fringe Tiara
This glittering diamond fringe tiara was given by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Great Britain to their eldest daughter as a wedding gift in 1889. Worn by her as a tiara and as a necklace, it was also worn by her daughter and granddaughter-in-law, before being auctioned in 1959. Click HERE for the post on Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, and HERE for the post on the Fife Tiara. Continue reading
Fife Tiara
This glittering Diamond Tiara was a wedding gift from an aristocratic groom to his royal bride, who wore it for glittering royal events in the Edwardian era. Worn by their daughter at a coronations, it is still owned by their great-grandson, the Duke of Fife. To check out our post on Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, click HERE. Continue reading
