by : Andrew Dartmouth, History, Seated Titles, Tourism

The International Agatha Christie Festival in Devon

The International Agatha Christie Festival Makes a Triumphant Return to Devon

Devon’s famous International Agatha Christie Festival is an annual event that most recently took place from 11-18 September 2021. The festival is devoted to the legendary Queen of Crime, who was born in Torquay in 1890. Dame Agatha Christie’s 78 ingenious crime novels, which feature such unforgettable characters as the moustachioed private detective Hercule Poirot, have enthralled readers in Britain and beyond for decades. Continue reading “The International Agatha Christie Festival in Devon”

by : Andrew Lifestyle, Seated Titles

A Guide to Royal Warrants – Marks of Distinction

From Bentley to Bollinger, the list of brands that are proud holders of Royal Warrants resembles a roll call of superior retailers from Britain and beyond. Not every company with a Royal Warrant has a glamorous image (everyday examples include the pharmacy Boots and Twinings, producer of the famous Earl Grey tea), but they all excel in their chosen fields. Continue reading “A Guide to Royal Warrants – Marks of Distinction”

by : Andrew Lifestyle, Seated Titles

Meghan Markle, the Most Modern Duchess, Turns 40

On 4 August, the Duchess of Sussex – undoubtedly one of the most talked-about, influential women in the world – celebrated a highly memorable occasion: her 40th birthday. And of course, the world was watching.

Also known as Meghan Markle, this royal duchess and former actress, who gave birth to her second child a couple of months ago, starred in a short birthday video. (Her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, made a memorable cameo appearance, showing off his juggling skills!) Filmed at the couple’s chic California mansion, the slickly produced, well-rehearsed video quickly went viral. Every aspect of it, from Meghan’s body language to her Hermès blanket, has since been analysed by the international press. Continue reading “Meghan Markle, the Most Modern Duchess, Turns 40”