Perhaps you’re among the millions of viewers who enjoy Bridgerton, the Netflix drama about noble families during the 1800s. If so, you’ll be familiar with ‘The Season’ and what this series of prestigious events meant to Britain’s titled elite centuries ago. Essentially, it was an opportunity to reaffirm one’s position among the cream of society and enjoy the finer things in life. Continue reading “The British Summer Social Season’s Elite Events”
Rescuing Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill’s Historic Coronation Gown
‘Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to appoint you as a Maid of Honour to assist the Mistress of the Robes in bearing Her Majesty’s train on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Coronation.’
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If you’ve visited the Elite Titles blog before, you may remember that a couple of years ago we wrote about Dame Agatha Christie, the best-selling author from Devon, the home of our Seated Titles. As we remarked at the time, Dame Agatha is so closely connected to popular culture that she ‘scarcely needs an introduction’. The same can be said of Sir David Attenborough, the world-renowned naturalist, passionate environmental campaigner and legendary broadcaster with an unmistakeable voice. As the institution he joined 70 years ago, the BBC, emphasises, ‘Sir David has helped shape our lives’. Continue reading “A Second Knighthood for Sir David Attenborough”