June 2022 will be an unforgettable month for fans of the British Royal Family and elite society. From 2-5 June – the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend – people across Britain will mark the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s record-breaking reign. The 96-year-old Queen is not only the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee but also the longest-serving monarch in British history. Continue reading “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – UK Events Guide”
Influential businesswoman Dame Margaret Barbour was awarded her damehood in the Queen’s 2002 New Year Honours List for her outstanding contribution to British industry. At that time, she’d been Chairperson of J. Barbour & Sons, the designer outdoor clothing company, for almost 30 years. She still runs the business today, aged 82, alongside her daughter, Helen. They’re the fourth and fifth generations of the Barbour family to lead this elite British brand, which is famed for its iconic, all-weather waxed jackets. Continue reading “Dame Margaret Barbour and Her Elite British Brand”
Devon weddings, as well as ceremonies performed elsewhere in the South West of England, are always popular. Picturesque counties such as Devon (the home of our exclusive Lord and Lady of the Manor titles), Cornwall and Somerset offer brides, grooms and guests the perfect union between stunning landscapes and prestigious wedding venues. Continue reading “Elite Wedding Venues in England’s South West”
