Spanish State Visit to Britain- Day 3

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain just finished their 3-day State Visit to Britain, from July 12th to the 14th, on advice from the Spanish Government, to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. They were hosted by the British Royal Family, and stayed at Buckingham Palace for the duration of the State Visit. Click HERE to read about the Program, HERE for Day 1, and HERE for Day 2. Continue reading

Spanish State Visit to Britain- Day 2

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a 3-day State Visit to Britain, from July 12th to the 14th, on advice from the Spanish Government, to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. They are being hosted by the British Royal Family, and will stay at Buckingham Palace for the duration of the State Visit. Click HERE to read about the Program and HERE for Day 1. Continue reading

Collection of Raine, Countess Spencer

The Collection of Raine, Countess Spencer will be auctioned at Christie’s in London today. Raine was the daughter of novelist Dame Barbra Cartland, and at various times was the Countess of Dartmouth, Countess Spencer, and the Comtesse de Chambrun. She was also the stepmother of Diana, Princess of Wales. Raine, Countess Spencer died in London last October aged 87. A collector of fine art, furnishings, and couture, the late Countess’ collection is being sold at Christie’s. Click HERE to learn more about the Sale. Take a look below at some of the Jewels on sale- Continue reading

Spanish State Visit to Britain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a 3-day State Visit to Britain, from July 12th to the 14th, on advice from the Spanish Government, to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. They are being hosted by the British Royal Family, and will stay at Buckingham Palace for the duration of the State Visit. Click HERE to read about the Program. Continue reading

Spanish State Visit to Britain, 1986

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain start their State Visit to the UK tomorrow, where they will be hosted by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. Click HERE to check out the detail of the visit. In honour of the visit, we are featuring the last Spanish State Visit to the UK, made in 1986 by King Felipe’s parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. Take a look at some highlights below- Continue reading

Engagement of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece

On this day in 1947, 70 years ago, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess (now Queen) Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten (former Prince Philip of Greece and now the Duke of Edinburgh). The couple got engaged in 1946, but weren’t given permission by her father until April 1947. They got married in November that year, and will celebrate their 70th Anniversary this year. Take a look at photos from the announcement of their engagement below- Continue reading