On 20 November 1947, Prince Philip married Britain’s future queen, Princess Elizabeth, in London’s glorious Westminster Abbey. Shortly before the royal wedding, the Greek-Danish groom was granted a trio of British titles by his father-in-law, George VI – a marvellous wedding gift! Prince Philip was made Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, cementing his position among the nation’s elite. Continue reading “Will Prince Edward Ever Become the Duke of Edinburgh?”
On Valentine’s Day, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced they were ‘overjoyed to be expecting their second child’, a sibling for two-year-old Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. The announcement was accompanied by a romantic photo of the couple in their California garden, which was taken by Meghan’s friend, the photographer Misan Harriman. ‘This is a celebration of their love and their fortitude,’ he remarked. Continue reading “The Significance of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s New Baby Name”
On 18 May, following a lengthy lockdown closure, Arundel Castle in West Sussex reopened to visitors. Exploring historic homes, from magnificent fortresses to country houses, and admiring their treasures is a popular pastime among people with an interest in elite lifestyles. It’s not unusual for Arundel, with its breathtaking heraldic interiors and fine art and antiques, to welcome over 150,000 visitors annually. Continue reading “Mary, Queen of Scots, the Duke of Norfolk and a £1 Million Burglary”
